ASCLA News
Is Port Congestion Back? What’s Different This Time?
Australian ports are once again showing signs of pressure, but unlike 2021, the causes may not be temporary. The queues aren’t stretching out to sea as they did during the pandemic, but early indicators suggest capacity is tightening. Vessel arrival patterns, berth utilisation, and labour availability are all trending in ways that make the system…
Read MoreLast-Mile is Eating First-Mile Margins
The cost of fast, convenient delivery is chewing through profits across Australia’s supply chains. The promise of free shipping has become a competitive necessity. Same-day delivery is no longer a premium service – it’s an expectation. And while customers celebrate the convenience, someone along the chain is footing the bill. That someone is rarely the…
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Skills Cliff: Today’s Gaps Are Tomorrow’s Crisis
Australia’s supply chain is already short of people. Warehouse labour, truck drivers, and planners are in constant demand. But the next wave of shortages is already building – in data analytics, robotics maintenance, and systems engineering. It’s not just about filling today’s vacancies. As automation, AI, and digital systems reshape supply chains, the industry faces…
Read MoreASCLA August 2025 Newsletter
The latest ASCLA Newsletter has now been published. The ASCLA is proud to welcome new National Partners Epicor, Nowgo by Shippit and Prological. Articles include our Chair’s report, Division reports, SCLAA NZ launch, Straight Talk, The quiet collapse of mid-tier logistics, Australian manufacturing State of Play 2025, 8 year-end must-dos for warehouses, From static to…
Read MoreWomen & Leadership Australia scholarships
Invest in Your Leadership Journey Leadership Scholarships for Women in the Transport & Logistics Sector Women & Leadership Australia is offering partial scholarships (up to $5,000) to support women in the Transport & Logistics Sector to access world-class leadership and workplace skills programs. With flexible part-time learning, these programs combine cutting-edge leadership theory with practical…
Read MoreAre you our New Treasurer?
Are you our new Treasurer? Expressions of Interest should be emailed to secretary@sclaa.com.au. Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Midnight on Friday, 15 September 2023.
Read MoreCongratulations to ASCLA Winners & Finalists
The 60th Annual Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards were held at Crown Palladium, Melbourne on Friday 18 March 2022. There was a record audience in attendance to celebrate the achievements and innovation in the supply chain and logistics industry – and our MC, Shane Jacobsen, ensured that it really was a night to remember!…
Read MoreFlood Assistance for Lismore, Northern NSW
National Partner 3DL/Australian Customs Clearance is helping to arrange for goods to be consolidated and sent via DNV Transport (Dave’s Trucks) to Lismore. Dave is collecting and consolidating at his depot in Radar St, Port Lytton. Please email either Chris Roberts at Chris@3dlogistics.com.au or David Carswell at dave@dnvtransport.com.au. Trucks are leaving daily with a warehouse…
Read MoreSCLAA Chair, Sue Tomic Speaks with IETV about the 60th ASCL Awards
With 10 days to go until the 60th Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, the industry’s most prestigious national awards, Sue Tomic, Chair of Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) chats with Ruza Zivkusic from Import Export TV about the event. She discusses the importance of the awards to the industry and how…
Read More60th ASCL Awards Finalists Announced
60th ASCL Awards Finalists Announced The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, today officially announce the finalists for the longest running and most prestigious awards program in the industry. Having served the industry for 60 years, the ASCL Awards are the most recognised awards for an individual or a company to receive. Winners of…
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