Freight, logistics and distributionFreight, logistics and distribution services are the backbone of Regional

NSW, connecting businesses to markets in Australia and across the world.

In 2014-15, the freight, logistics and distribution sector in Regional NSWemployed 53,000 people and contributed A$4.9 billion to the state economy.

A thriving population and growing industry presence is creating significant demand for investment in the sector. High volumesof commodities, manufactured goods, agriculture and wholesale items are currently moved around NSW. As Australia’s mostpopulous State and the central jurisdiction along the eastern seaboard, these volumes are expected to grow significantly incoming years.

A multi-modal network of transport infrastructure exists to support freight and logistics companies with good coverage in allregional areas. This network recently received a significant boost, with the Australian Government announcing the constructionof the A$8.4 billion Inland Rail network to move freight between Australia’s other largest cities of Melbourne, Brisbane,Adelaide and Perth. The route will include 1047km of tracks in NSW, with Parkes operating as a major hub.

Unprecedented infrastructure spend and demand

Regional NSW Major Roads and Rail

Established Freight, Logistics and Distribution Companies

The NSW and Australian governments are investing in a comprehensive networkof infrastructure across all transport modes in Regional NSW.

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Sector support

CHS Broadbent

CHS Broadbent has a long history in ownership and operation of grain storage, handling, packing and logistics assetsthroughout Australia. They are widely recognised as a market leader by grain producers, marketers and customers.

The CHS Broadbent receival site in Moree is a registered logistics and export facility based in the heart of Northern NSW,promoted as Australia’s largest agricultural growing area. It is ideally located on the Gwydir Highway linking to several keytransport routes including the Newell and Carnarvon Highways, and is capable of servicing large-scale truck freighting such asAB-Triple Road Trains.

Along with a significant CHS Broadbent investment, they were awarded NSW funding in 2016 to reinstate a section of railwayline between Moree to Inverell, linking the Moree receival site with the main rail line servicing Moree. The investment hasenhanced rail infrastructure and connectivity on the NSW regional rail network, and future Inland Rail complementing roadinvestments to build an efficient freight transport network in Regional NSW. These investments will reduce supply chain costsfor the region, increasing competitiveness and improving efficiency of the area’s transport logistic system.

CHS Broadbent is a fully integrated supply chain business with full access to export and domestic markets offering a range ofservices for grain growers, marketers and customers to maximise returns.

Success stories

Freightlinx

Freightlinx began operations on the Central Coast in 2005, growing to an annual turnover of A$9 million. The company is aperfect example of a business benefitting from proximity of the Central Coast to Sydney, with a large trucking operation movingshipping containers from the ports of Sydney. "We have very easy access to the M1 freeway - this is crucial for our business. Wehave easy access to the Sydney ports and to customers up and down the east coast,” says Adam Hale, Managing Director.

Like many other businesses, Freightlinx is excited about the continued roll-out of the National Broadband Network on theCentral Coast. “I know a lot of businesses, if not all, depend on the internet. For us, it’s crucial. Each and every day, slots areallocated to freight companies to pick up orders from the wharves in Sydney. All these can be assigned within a 15 secondwindow. So having fast, reliable internet is essential for our continued growth.”

“It’s the best of both worlds, having an office that’s not far from Sydney, lower cost of housing than Sydney and that great chancefor work-life balance”. For businesses considering establishing or moving to the Central Coast, Adam advises “to borrow a cliché- just do it. The costs will recoup themselves in no time at all, and you’ll find that your employees will be happier thanks to lowercosts and greater facilities available on the Central Coast. The relaxed lifestyle makes for happy employees and the flow-on is agreat working environment. What boss wouldn’t be enthusiastic about that?"

Ian SmithNSW Director of Regional Operations

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