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Stay up to date with the latest news and press releases from Road Freight NSW. Read through our press releases, past Freight News newsletters and industry articles published in the media
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RFNSW welcomes ‘smart move’ to better manage fuel supplies
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) says new measures introduced by the NSW Government for the trucking industry will improve freight efficiencies for operators and help preserve precious fuel across the State’s supply chains. As part of the ‘National Fuel …
Fuel Quality Fears Grow as Crisis Deepens for NSW Freight Industry
Peak industry bodies are warning that poor-quality fuel entering Australia has the potential to damage trucks, increase operating costs and further disrupt critical supply chains. Road Freight NSW (RFNSW), alongside the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia (RWTA), Bus …
RFNSW welcomes Federal Government action on fuel excise and national fuel security
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government to halve the fuel excise and reduce the road user charge to zero, following an emergency National Cabinet meeting to address looming fuel supply shortages. RFNSW …
RFNSW CALLS FOR FURTHER SUPPORT FOR FREIGHT OPERATORS Following NSW Fuel Roundtable
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has welcomed the swift action by the Minns Government to convene an industry fuel roundtable, but is calling for further assistance for freight operators as ongoing fuel pressures continue to strain the trucking freight …
RFNSW sounds the alarm on Fuel security & diesel volatility
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is driving major volatility in global oil markets — and Australian road freight operators are already feeling the consequences. Diesel is not optional for our industry. It is the fuel that keeps supermarket shelves …
RFNSW calls for fuel security for NSW freight operators
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has warned that escalating hostilities in the Middle East are continuing to drive-up petrol and diesel prices across Australia and today called on the Albanese Government to ensure adequate, consistent fuel supply for freight operators. RFNSW Chief Executive Officer Simon …
Standing Together with the Bondi Community
On behalf of Road Freight NSW, our board lead by Chairman Austin Vella, members and partners I want to extend our deepest condolences to the Bondi community, the Jewish community, and to all those who have been impacted by the …
RFNSW warns of new supply chain costs hitting national productivity
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) is campaigning against new landside port fees imposed on truck operators by Patrick and DP World Australia (DPW) and is calling for a co-ordinated industry fightback against the latest round of price hikes. The …
RFNSW welcomes first heavy vehicle rest stop in Western Sydney
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has welcomed the announcement of the first dedicated heavy vehicle rest stop in Western Sydney, saying it will help reduce driver-fatigue by providing hard-working truckies with a decent, safe location to rest, sleep, eat, …
