Sustainable Freight
Policy and Regulation Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets developed by the Sustainable Freight to explain the issues, policy and regulations to you in plain english.
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The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) is Australia’s primary environmental legislation. The Act aims to balance Australia’s environmental and cultural needs with the nation’s economic and social needs through a legal framework based on the guiding principles of ecologically sustainable development.
Information on the Emissions Reduction Fund
The ERF will provide incentives for emissions reduction activities across the Australian economy. It is the centrepiece of the Federal Government's Direct Action Plan and will operate alongside existing programmes such as the Renewable Energy Target and energy efficiency standards on appliances, equipment and buildings.
The Enviornmental Protection Act 1993 (South Australia) and Noise Policy for Transport and Logistics
The Act underlines a number of criteria that transport and logistics operators must abide by. One of the most significant areas it covers is the limits on producing excessive noise. Virtually all processes generate noise and the response to noise can be as wide and varied as the number of activities that produce it.
Environmental Regulation for the Transport Industry
There are a range of environmental regulations that apply to all industries, including the transport and logistics sector. These standards place controls on air quality, noise and vibration among others. These standards are administered by state and local governments as well as centralised government bodies.
The transport and logistics industry has a responsibility to constantly improve its environmental performance. The challenge is to find ways of reducing environmental impact, while allowing industry growth in line with the demands of the community (as freight transport supports the quality of life desired by a community).
External Fact Sheets
Implement fuel efficiency improvements (Rail Freight)
Includes a wide range of strategies and technologies exist to improve fuel efficiency in the rail freight sector including weight reduction, driver assistance software, improved aerodynamics and throttle management.
Energy use and energy efficiency opportunity data for commercial sector and small/medium businesses
Report commissioned by the Federal Government's Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. The report provies information about the energy use and energy efficiency opportunity database to assist with economic and energy market modelling, including the warehuose sector - both refrigerated and non-refrigerated. Useful report to calculate energy saving opportunities and associated costs with warehousing.
SA Vehicle Use Facts (Low Emissions Vehicle Website)
There are 1.2 million vehicles on the road in South Australia; about 80% are passenger vehicles, 14% are light commercial vehicles and the remainder are heavy vehicles. Each year, these vehicles consume approximately 2.3 billion litres of fossil fuels...
Use alternative drivetrain engine technologies
Alternative drivetrain engine technologies can reduce energy loss and improve overall energy efficiency. Link contains examples of their implementation.
Opportunities – Rail Freight Transport
Includes examples of a a wide range of strategies and technologies exist to improve fuel efficiency in the rail freight sector including weight reduction, driver assistance software, improved aerodynamics and throttle management.
Logistics Information and Navigation Centre Fact Sheets on Transport and the Environment
A series of Fact Sheets, many covering the environment, developed by the South Australian Freight Council.
Significant fuel savings can be achieved by optimising driver and corporate practices. Opportunities targeting driver skills, attitudes to driving practices, planning techniques and procedures can provide significant savings when suitably applied to fleet management strategies.
Achieving Green Freight in Asia (Paper)
As the Asian economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, an increase in freight activity is also expected. It is estimated that by the year 2050, medium and heavy freight trucks worldwide will consume 1,240 billion litres of fuel (gasoline equivalent), 138% more than 2000 levels ....
Reports relating to Policy Development
Environmental Credentials of the Australian Trucking Industry.
A report prepared for and released by the Australian Trucking Association. Includes development on the latest policy developments, including carbon pricing and performance based vehicles standard.