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Australia’s freight transport and logistics industry is in the midst of significant change, with both state and federal governments investing in major intermodal infrastructure projects, and progressing new reforms designed to improve the efficiency of the sector.

Building on the success of the 2011 event, the Australian Logistics Council Forum 2012 will reflect the enormous amount of activity occurring in the sector both today and in the future.

The theme of next year’s event is Positioning Australia in the Global Supply Chain. The foundation of a truly international marketplace is a strong and efficient global supply chain that supports and enhances global economic growth.

Nowhere is this more evident than in our own region, where the emergence of new centres of economic power right on our doorstep has added a new dimension to the way we do business.

The Australian Logistics Forum 2012 will provide a unique look at the range of challenges and opportunities confronting Australia’s freight transport and logistics industry in this age of global commerce, and provide a platform to discuss how Australian businesses can best position themselves in the global supply chain.

Confirmed Speakers to Date

We are pleased to announce that the following speakers will be presenting at the ALC Forum 2012:

The Hon Anthony Albanese MP	Minister for Infrastructure and Transport	Australian Labor Party
Maurice Baroni	Partner	Clayton Utz
George Bearzot	Logistics Director	Beer, Wine & Spirits – Lion Co
Gary Bowditch	Chief Executive Officer	SMART Infrastructure Facility
Julie Bullas	Project Director	National Rail Safety Regulator
Stephen Cleary	Chief Executive Officer	Star Track Express Pty Limited
Paul Coutts	Group Products, Marketing and Sales Director	Toll Global Forwarding
Paddy Crumlin	Nationaly Secretary of MUA	President of the International Transport Workers Federation
Michael Deegan	Chief Executive Officer	Infrastructure Australia
Ingilby Dickson	General Manager Supply Chain	BlueScope Steel
Nick Dimopoulos	Chief Executive Officer	National Transport Commission
Angus Draheim	Assistant Project Director	National Heavy Vehicle Project Office
Paul Ebsworth	Divisional Director	Toll Domestic Forwarding Division
John Fullerton	Chief Executive	ARTC
The Hon Duncan Gay MLC	NSW Minister for Roads and Ports	The National Party of Australia
Dr Glen Geers	Technology Director, Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics	NICTA
Grant Gilfillan	Chief Executive Officer	Sydney Ports Corporation
Paul H. Graham	Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific	DHL Supply Chain
Dr Ben Guy	Managing Director	Urban Circus
Michael Haines	Advisory Board Member	Westgate Ports
Bruce Herbert	Supply Chain Director	Coca-Cola Amatil (Australia) Pty Ltd
Lance Hockridge	Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer	QR National Limited
David Irwin	Director	Pacific National Coal
Maurice James	Managing Director	Qube Logistics
Chris Keast	Director	Pacific National Rail, Asciano
Chris Koniditsiotis	Chief Executive Officer	Transport Certification Australia
Brian Kruger	Managing Director	Toll Group
Paul Larsen	Chief Executive Officer	Brookfield Rail
Ken Lewsey	Executive Vice President for Strategy & Business Development	QR National Freight
Charlie Macdonald	National General Manager, Manufacturing Transport & Logistics	Telstra
Mike Mrdak	Chief Executive Officer	Dept of Infrastructure & Transport
Ian Murray AM	Executive Director	Australian Institute of Export
Nicolaj Noes	Managing Director	Maersk Australia Pty Ltd
Maria Palazzolo	Chief Executive Officer	GS1 Australia
Phil Ruthven	Chairman	IBISWorld
Air Vice-Marshal Margaret Staib AM	Commander Joint Logistics, Joint Logistics Command	Department of Defence
Geoff Thomas	General Manager Logistics	Woolworths
Les Wielinga	Director General	NSW Department of Transport

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