ASCLA News
Winners and Losers: How Logistics Stocks Are Stacking Up Against the ASX 200
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) Over the past twelve months, the performance of ASX-listed logistics companies has diverged sharply from the broader Australian share market. While the S&P/ASX 200 has delivered a modest gain of around four to five per cent over the period, logistics stocks have…
Read MoreASCLA Welcomes New Partner – Zembl
Zembl: simple, smarter and cost-effective energy for Australian supply chain businesses Zembl is an Australian energy services company built for one purpose: to help businesses take control of their energy costs with clarity and confidence. Their energy experts work with businesses across industries, from logistics and manufacturing to transport and beyond. The focus is straightforward:…
Read MoreFueling the Debate: Why Truck Fuel Tax Matters to Everyone
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) In early 2026, a controversial recommendation from the Productivity Commission pushed Australia’s trucking and logistics industry into the spotlight. The proposal centres on significant changes to the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme, including phasing out credits for heavy vehicles operating on public roads.…
Read MoreThe $11.6bn Bet: Macquarie Targets Australia’s Logistics Backbone
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) In what is shaping up to be the most consequential piece of corporate deal-making in Australia this year, Macquarie Asset Management has launched an A$11.6 billion bid for logistics powerhouse Qube Holdings. It’s a transaction that could redefine the nation’s infrastructure landscape…
Read MoreThe AI Transparency Gap: When Algorithms Make Mistakes, Who Pays?
AI is making supply chain decisions across Australia. Freight brokers are using algorithms to price shipments. Warehouses rely on AI to predict inventory needs. Carriers deploy automated route optimisation to cut costs and improve delivery times. The promise is efficiency. The reality is more complicated. When an AI pricing algorithm overcommits capacity, when an inventory…
Read MoreThe Three Supply Chain Priorities Driving Success in 2026
By Steven Ballerini | CEO of Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA) 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Known for energy, ambition, and bold action, the Fire Horse seems a fitting symbol for Australian businesses, which will need to move quickly, embrace change, and act decisively to remain competitive on the global…
Read MoreASCLA December 2025 Newsletter
The latest ASCLA Newsletter has now been published. The ASCLA is proud to welcome new Platinum National Partner Mobiledock. In this edition: Our outgoing Chair’s report, Welcoming our new Chair, Message from our CEO, Divisional Reports, Simplifying Supply Chain KPIs, 2026 IWD events, National Mentoring Program Wrap Up, What supply chain leaders need to know…
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap on 2025… What Awaits the Logistics & Supply Chain Industry in 2026?
If 2025 could be described in a few simple words, it would be Volatility and Unpredictability. Whilst a recap provides clarity of what went wrong and how not to repeat the mistakes of the past, it is the measures that businesses implement NOW that will make the difference in 2026. Regarding economic sentiment in Australia,…
Read MoreAustralia’s Inland Rail: What the Progress and Problems Really Mean for Supply Chain Operators
Australia’s Inland Rail project is often described as transformational, ambitious, and once-in-a-generation infrastructure. All of that may be true, but for supply chain operators, the real question is much more practical: how soon will it make freight movements easier, cheaper, and more predictable? The 1,600-km Melbourne-to-Brisbane rail corridor has been under construction for years, and…
Read MoreASCLA 2025 Special Edition Newsletter
We are excited to announce that the 2025 ASCLA Special Edition Newsletter has now been published. In this edition, we present the outstanding achievements of the 2025 Winners and Highly Commended and provide highlights from this year’s awards – including speeches from our Keynote and the Chair’s address, as well as photos from the evening.…
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