Over to you WESTERN ROADS FEDERATION by Cam Dumesny, CEO
WA Supply Chain COVID-19 Response Group
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n mid-February, WRF wrote to the WA Premier to advise him of serious supply issues due to forecast collapse in containers being sent from China. WRF also asked Nicole Lockwood Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council (FLCWA) and Louise Bilato from NT Road Transport Association to form a new working group. In a media release industry was advised: In response to the supply and distribution challenges facing WA, FLCWA, WRF, and NTTA have joined forces to form the WA Supply Chain COVID Response Group. Lead by Nicole Lockwood, The Group covers all aspects of the supply chain including shipping, road, rail, air, and workforce to ensure the safety of workers in the freight network and secure the supply of essential goods to communities across WA. The Group also provides a single source of information to the Government and its department agencies seeking information or planning solutions for emerging problems in the freight sector.
“We’re here to help any freight company who requires assistance in dealing with operational impacts due to COVID-19 and encourage them to get in contact with us,” said Nicole Lockwood. Since forming, The WA Supply Chain COVID Response Group has provided advice to the government on the operational
We’re here to help any freight company who requires assistance in dealing with operational impacts due to COVID-19 impacts of border closures to ensure clear protocols are in place for the movement of goods across the State. The Group has also successfully mobilised the freight sector to source critical supplies for industry, with hand sanitiser already delivered. Support from Industry and operational
funding from the Department of Transport has allowed The Group to provide timely advice to the freight industry as new restrictions and protocols continue to progress. “I’d like to thank the wider industry and its generous members for working with us. These are unprecedented times and it’s critical we’re all working together to ensure we can protect the workforce and keep freight moving. “Our key priority is the safety of all workforce involved to maintain the movement of food, medical supplies, and general freight. I’d like to acknowledge the dedication from the front-line truck drivers, train drivers and Port workers in ensuring essential goods are kept flowing into WA,” said Nicole Lockwood. The Group is also working proactively to ensure the hygiene practices of all freight and delivery drivers is of the highest of standards to protect both the health of the workforce and the community. To keep updated on the issues contact Cam Dumesny from WRF.
WESTERN ROADS FEDERATION IS THE UNITED VOICE OF WA TRANSPORT COMPANIES Western Roads Federation has been formed to give a strong unified voice for companies who use WA roads for commercial benefit.
Western Roads Federation is a membership driven organisation. If you believe in the industry and what you do, then make sure your company is a member, and get involved. For a membership application form Email cam.dumesny@westernroads.com.au ◆ Phone 08 9365 7799 or 0481 064 371 180 Hay St, East Perth WA 6004
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