The Monash University led Driving Health Study also found that more than , claims for work-related injury and disease were lodged by drivers over the study period. Over the 12 year period, the claims added up to more than one million lost weeks of work. And the industry is growing. The Promotion of training and re-skilling of the workforce is indicated as a priority in the National Action Plan associated with the Strategy.
The transport chapter of the Australian Infrastructure Audit also identifies autonomous trucks, drones, robotics and automation, electric vehicles, telematics, blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning as existing and emerging technologies that may have an impact freight transport and logistics, reducing costs and improving reliability, efficiency and safety.
The Evolution of Skills in Transport and Logistics states the Transport and Logistics industry has experienced significant change from the adoption of ecommerce and improvements in warehousing and distribution that include robotic picking and packing. The industry will be further impacted with the introduction of autonomous vehicles and drones.
To meet the challenges technological advancements present, a workforce that has previously had little engagement with technology will require upskilling or training in digital skills, and ongoing skills development.
The report Skilling the Australian Workforce for the Digital Economy explores the need for digital skills in the transport and logistics industry. The top five technologies impacting skills needs are identified as: mobile, cloud, automation, big data and the internet of things. Emerging technologies such as drones, wearables, self-driving vehicles and augmented and virtual reality were identified by less than a quarter of survey respondents as impacting skills.
A report by Deloitte Access Economics, The Future of Work: Occupational and Education Trends in Supply Chain and Logistics in Australia , highlights how the nature of work and study in supply chain and logistics is evolving due to ongoing changes to the economic, business and labour market landscape.
Demand for logistics skills is likely to rise in the future, and an increased role for data analytics, drones, driverless vehicles, 3D printing and sensor technology will require a hybrid of business, IT, engineering and industry-specific skills.
Below is a list of industry-relevant research, organisations and associations. Hyperlinks have been included where available. Australian Infrastructure Audit — Infrastructure Australia. National Action Plan — Australia. Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia. Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia. Australian Bureau of Statistics , Census — employment, income and unpaid work , TableBuilder.
The ABS is assisting Austroads' investigation into establishing a replacement motor vehicle census collection from onwards. Search ABS. This release has ceased. Reference period. Next release Ceased. Key statistics There were The national fleet increased by 1.
Toyota topped the list of passenger vehicles for the 16th consecutive year with 3. Uber has already made progress with the introduction of a Partner Support and Protection policy , to give drivers and delivery partners peace of mind should something go wrong while on a trip.
There is more to do to support independent workers and at Uber we want to be the driving force for this in Australia. We want to continue to offer a better experience and more support through our App for both driver and delivery-partners across Australia and have outlined our vision for the future of work.
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