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ARTICLE · 29 SEPTEMBER 2018

$5 billion in committed freight infrastructure - NSW Freight and Ports Plan 2018-2023 launched

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The NSW Freight and Ports Plan includes an undertaking to harmonise freight infrastructure regulation for the state.

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Geoff Farnsworth
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Nathan Cecil
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NSW Transport Minister, The Hon Melinda Pavey MP has launched the NSW Freight and Ports Plan 2018-2023 at an Australian Logistics Council (ALC) event hosted by Holding Redlich transport partners Geoff Farnsworth and Nathan Cecil at firm's Sydney office this week.

Holding Redlich transport, shipping & logistics partner (and Australian Logistics Council director) Geoff Farnsworth said the NSW Freight and Ports Plan is a welcome initiative for NSW.

"The plan is a great initiative and is supported by a detailed implementation plan so we can track progress," Geoff said.

"The plan is a result of a detailed consultation process identifying key freight and logistics needs across the state.

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