Australian Resources Development - a Transport Overview

The paper gives a brief overview of expected resource developments in Australia over the next ten years and their geographical locations. Transport requirements will then be identified and their influence on the competitive position of Australian producers will be discussed. Transport services and facilities required for moving the output will be discussed in some detail, including an assessment of the basic cost structures of alternative transport forms. Transport requirements for some specific developments are discussed and likely problem areas explored. Some outstanding transport problems are identified and discussed in detail.