Urbis secures contract to conduct major freight and logistics study for Orana

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In an increasingly connected and competitive world, minimising the cost and timeliness of getting products to markets is a critical element of success in maintaining and accessing those markets.

Urbis is delighted to be a part of this strategic piece of work and we look forward to engaging further with the region to help advance understanding of where and how freight and logistics networks – across road, rail, air and sea – might be augmented to best support economic opportunity across the Orana region and NSW.

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Robyn Lamont, Acting Executive Officer of RDA Orana said, “RDA Orana is very excited about the project.  Our region is heavily reliant on agriculture, and the studies will provide information to help improve productivity for existing enterprises and opportunities for diversification.  These outcomes align directly with both Federal and State priorities which are focused on investing in enabling infrastructure, connectivity and strengthening regional Australia’s competitiveness and productivity output.” 

This work will assist Orana’s agricultural sector in particular, by enhancing opportunities to engage in trade with China and other significant trade partners under the Free Trade Agreement.  It will also benefit the sector more generally by identifying opportunities to improve supply chain management and reduce the costs of transport from farm gate to markets.