Welcome to AusIntermodal 2009

Event Overview

AusIntermodal will this year be held on 17-18 September 2009 at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane. Hosted by the Port of Brisbane Corporation, this is the very first time the event will be held in Brisbane! Now in its 9th year, AusIntermodal is the annual event that brings together government departments, the leaders of Australia's ports, shipping lines, logistics service providers, engineering, freight operators, rail companies and analysts to discuss intermodal issues and the future of the nation’s freight industry

The two-day conference includes a site tour of the Port of Brisbane for delegates to gain a greater insight into the operations of Queensland’s largest general cargo port, and one of Australia’s fastest-growing container ports. This guided tour will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to see first hand the massive capital expenditure program currently underway which is expanding wharves, warehouses, roads and other port infrastructure.

Did you miss AusIntermodal 2008?

View video highlights of Ausintermodal 2008 : Click Here

What to expect at AusIntermodal this year?

The agenda for AusIntermodal 2009 is now available. Click HERE to view the full speaker line-up , programme and port tour details.

The recent federal budget indicates a huge national focus on infrastructure, with much of this committed to transport projects: “From the Building Australia Fund, $8.5 billion will help fund 15 road, port and rail projects. NSW will receive $1.45 billion to link the F3 and the New England Highway at Branxton, $618 million for the Kempsey bypass on the Pacific Highway” Sydney Morning Herald, 13th May 2009.

Australia's economy is largely driven by exports. Therefore, investment in transport infrastructure is fundamental to keep the economy flowing. This year, AusIntermodal will focus on where infrastructure spending is necessary and what modal connections are needed to ensure efficiency across the freight transport chain.

The Global Financial Crisis and growing financial concerns are two of the major issues affecting Australia's freight industry at the moment. AusIntermodal will bright together leaders in their field to discuss how to deal with these challenges.

This year's AusIntermodal will provide an opportunity for industry to come together and discuss key building freight projects, necessary infrastructure investments, the role of Infrastructure Australia and the future of the nation’s freight.