❓ Hodson-Thomas questions the government's strategy to shift freight from road to rail at Fremantle Port, focusing on targets, methods, penalties, and incentives. The government outlines its strategy, targets, and current lack of penalties/incentives, citing growth in rail freight.
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(b) what percentage of goods from Fremantle are currently transported by rail; (c) what target has been set for the transfer of goods from road to rail, and when is it set for; (d) how does the Government intend to achieve this transfer of transportation method; (e) is the Government currently implementing penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(c) what target has been set for the transfer of goods from road to rail, and when is it set for; (d) how does the Government intend to achieve this transfer of transportation method; (e) is the Government currently implementing penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(d) how does the Government intend to achieve this transfer of transportation method; (e) is the Government currently implementing penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(e) is the Government currently implementing penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
In relation to the specific questions: (a) Currently it is estimated that road carries around 95% of the Port? s container trade (the major trade through the Inner Harbour). This excludes transhipment containers which do not leave the port precinct. (b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present. (c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(a) Currently it is estimated that road carries around 95% of the Port? s container trade (the major trade through the Inner Harbour). This excludes transhipment containers which do not leave the port precinct. (b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present. (c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present. (c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(c) what target has been set for the transfer of goods from road to rail, and when is it set for; (d) how does the Government intend to achieve this transfer of transportation method; (e) is the Government currently implementing penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(d) how does the Government intend to achieve this transfer of transportation method; (e) is the Government currently implementing penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(e) is the Government currently implementing penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(f) does the Government intend to implement penalties on transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by road instead of rail; (g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(g) is the Government currently implementing incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what are these incentives; and (h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
(h) does the Government intend to implement incentives for transport operators who are choosing to transfer goods by rail instead of road, and if so, what will these incentives be?
In relation to the specific questions: (a) Currently it is estimated that road carries around 95% of the Port? s container trade (the major trade through the Inner Harbour). This excludes transhipment containers which do not leave the port precinct. (b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present. (c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(a) Currently it is estimated that road carries around 95% of the Port? s container trade (the major trade through the Inner Harbour). This excludes transhipment containers which do not leave the port precinct. (b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present. (c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present. (c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013. (d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic. (e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(e) No (f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(f) No (g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(g) No (h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
(h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives. The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago. These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements. The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
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Answered
14 September 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
91 days
It is important to understand that the initiative to transfer freight from road to rail is only one of a range of measures the Government has put in place to address the community?s concerns with heavy road freight transport. Actions to improve road transport efficiency, to extend and better coordinate hours of work, improve key roads and ultimately develop additional container facilities at Kwinana are all important components of the Government?s strategy.
In relation to the specific questions:
(a) Currently it is estimated that road carries around 95% of the Port? s container trade (the major trade through the Inner Harbour). This excludes transhipment containers which do not leave the port precinct.
(b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present.
(c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013.
(d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic.
(e) No
(f) No
(g) No
(h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives.
The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago.
These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements.
The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
In relation to the specific questions:
(a) Currently it is estimated that road carries around 95% of the Port? s container trade (the major trade through the Inner Harbour). This excludes transhipment containers which do not leave the port precinct.
(b) Rail?s share of the container trade transport task is estimated to be 5% at present.
(c) The target for containers carried by rail has been set at 15% in 2006 and 30% in 2013.
(d) The port service has experienced strong growth since new arrangements for the provision of rail services were put in place in early 2003. This growth has resulted from the commercial activities of the operators, Fremantle Link Services and Australian Railroad Group, and it is expected that this will continue to drive growth in the future. In addition, Government funded infrastructure development at the Port over the next 12 months will improve rail efficiency and allow narrow gauge trains to access the North Quay rail terminal. This will allow rail to compete more effectively for regional container traffic.
(e) No
(f) No
(g) No
(h) The Government believes that its targets can be met without the need for incentives.
The carriage of containers through Fremantle Port by rail has grown by 164 per cent over the past year. Rail now accounts for about five per cent of the land-based container movements to and from the port, compared with less than three per cent 18 months ago.
These figures demonstrate that the Government policy of shifting container traffic from road to rail is working, even before we introduce infrastructure improvements.
The new terminal and associated rail works are expected to be operating in 2005.
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