Megan McCracken appointed new Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA
Will start position in August
Council represents industry and advises Government on strategic freight and logistics activities
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has welcomed today’s announcement that Megan McCracken will be appointed the new Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA from August.
Ms McCracken brings extensive knowledge to the role from her three decades of experience in the resources, automotive, energy and rail industries in Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
She has served on several boards and committees in the freight and logistics industry and since 2017 has Chaired the Board of the National Association of Women in Operations.
New trade route linking WA to Asia is set to make it cheaper to live and work in the state s powerhouse region
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FebFebruary 2021 at 10:35pm
Rio Tinto s Richard Cohen says direct freight is an important new service connecting the Pilbara to the world.
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A new trade route directly linking Western Australia to Singapore is set to make it cheaper to live and work in the state s powerhouse region.
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Three direct freight links have been established between the Pilbara and Asia
Karratha Mayor Peter Long said shipping costs could be halved by freight being sent direct to the Pilbara