Part 2 – Outlook
Following on from
Part 1 of our Road Freight industry publication released last
month, Part 2 examines the outlook for the industry and the growing
challenges of congestion, driver shortages and regulation.
We also look at how the rapid adoption of online retailing and
communication improvements are increasing the importance of the
'last mile' in logistics networks. The continued growth of
online retailing will have fundamental implications for the
structure of Australia's road freight and courier industry.
This will provide opportunities for those operators who have the
resources and flexibility to exploit this growing area. For most
operators, however, the high cost associated with restructuring
fleet configurations, distribution networks and pricing models will
mean they are unable to take advantage and will continue to operate
in a highly competitive, price-led, environment.
