Optimisation of loading dock capacity in new buildings: A tool
An overview of the completed “Evaluating loading dock capacity in new developments” project, including the final report and access to the Urban Freight Forecasting Model.
The Internet of Things and the tracking and monitoring of freight
An innovative low-cost Internet of Things (IoT)-based solution providing real-time insights into freight location and condition, including maintaining cold chains.
Supply chain traceability of live Southern Rock Lobster exports
This project will develop an innovative traceability system for the Australian Southern Rock Lobster industry, leveraging computer vision and machine learning.
Road freight origination-destination inference
This project will develop a data fusion framework to infer road freight origin-destination flows using information from multiple sources.
Outcomes from the evaluation of the NSFC
Project outcomes and downloadable final report for the “Evaluation of the Northern Sydney Freight Corridor” project.
NSW Freight Policy Research Program: Modules 4 & 5
A project with Transport for NSW and NTRO, looking at policy settings to increase the use of rail for the Port Botany IMEX freight task.
NSW Freight Policy Research Program: Modules 1–3
Transport for NSW is exploring possible improvements to the current policy settings to increase rail mode share for the Port Botany IMEX freight task.
Gap Drone long-range flight test and ground station development
A flight test program to prove that a cargo drone with a payload capacity of 50kg has the capacity to deliver packages over large distances (>1,000 km).
Trialling drones for medical use in NT remote communities
Project outcomes and final report from the first application of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (drones) for healthcare delivery in Australia.
Measures to reduce iron ore and coal rail track contamination
A project focused on a significant issue in the heavy haulage rail sector: accumulation of iron ore, coal dust, etc. within the train load-out system and dumpers.
Improving efficiency in the concrete supply chain
The “Construction industry supply chain data sharing framework” project’s goal was uncovering how industry-wide collaboration unlocks new efficiencies.
Improving road freight outcomes with telematics data: A roadmap
The project developed a tailored roadmap for the governance of truck movement data for the purposes of informing policy, planning and network operations.
Urban freight shifts: Analysis of current trends & uncertain future
A wrap-up of the “Scenario developments for forecasting urban freight shifts” project, including downloadable copies of its final reports.
Evaluation of the Northern Sydney Freight Corridor
The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness, benefits, and outcomes of the Northern Sydney Freight Corridor program of work.
Impact of Inland Rail on regional road and rail networks
The study will update and improve the evidence base available to NSW, QLD, and VIC governments for bulk grain production/movements on the east coast.
Development of a rail-based conveyer auto cart change facility
Development of an automated carriage changeout system, eliminating the need for workers to enter and isolate the conveyor for carriage-related maintenance.