"Australia Freight Transport Report Q4 2015" is now available at Fast Market Research

The latest forecasts for 2015 show road freight outperforming the other two modes at 3. 1 % growth, compared to rail freight's 2. 9 % growth and air freight's 1. 6 %, a change from previous expectations. Road will more than double rail freight in terms of tonnes handled, whi le air freight remains at a far lower figure. Significant falls in the main key trade indicators for exports and imports will occur in 201 5 with total imports down -15.81% and exports down -13.57%.

Economic growth in the country is projected to dip to 2.25% in 2015 but pick up to nearly 3% in 2016 as consumer confidence grows both nationally and globally. As the economy grows, government investment decisions will impact on the direction of the freight industry. Key factors driving the growth of the freight industry in Australia are likely to include growing demand from Asia and particularly in the agrifood sector, local transport needs fuelled by internet commerce and increased inbound container movement.

Predicted trade figures in Australia suggest flat levels of real growth of both imports and exports in the years to 2019. That said, some key trade exports including agriculture, ores and metals, iron and steel, manufactured goods and fuels are predicted to see a significant rebound in 2018/2019 as total trade growth rises from -14.71% in 2015 to 3.94% in 2019.

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Road freight is easily the most dominant freight type in Australia, accounting for 68.8% of all freight transport in 2015. The sector is predicted to grow by 3.1% in 2015 with further steady growth to 2019. It has been buoyed up by the government's commitment to improve road infrastructure and the confirmation of further funding for projects.

The Australia Freight Transport Report has been researched at source, and features latest-available data covering commercial transport and logistics by road, rail, air and water; industry forecasts, company rankings covering leading national and multinational operators; and analysis of latest industry trends, opportunities, projects and regulatory changes.

Business Monitor International (BMI)'s Australia Freight Transport Report provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, investors, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the Australian freight transport and logistics industry.

Key Benefits

* Benchmark BMI's independent freight transport industry forecasts on Australia to test other views - a key input for successful budgetary and planning in the strategic freight transport market.
* Target business opportunities and risks in the Australian freight transport sector through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments in Australia.
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