The Freight and Logistics Toolkit is a practical guide for Tasmanian businesses that need to move goods efficiently across Bass Strait and beyond. As an island state, Tasmania relies heavily on freight and logistics to connect with national and international markets, and this toolkit helps businesses understand their options.
The Toolkit provides an overview of the different transport modes in Tasmania (road, sea, air, and rail) and how to choose the right one based on cost, speed, and product requirements.
The Toolkit also outlines assistance programs such as the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme and provides tips on negotiating freight contracts, managing supply chains, and meeting biosecurity requirements.
This Toolkit is aimed at exporters, manufacturers, primary producers, and logistics professionals who want to improve their freight strategies and access new markets. It includes practical advice and a directory of Tasmanian transport providers to make planning easier.
Released in 2021, the Toolkit was developed by the Tasmanian Department of State Growth in collaboration with the Tasmanian Logistics Committee (Secretariat provided by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tasmania) and the Tasmanian Transport Association.