The current fuel crisis is placing significant pressure on Australia’s transport and logistics industry.
Rapid and ongoing increases in fuel costs are challenging even the most experienced operators. Margins are tightening, planning is becoming more complex, and businesses are being forced to make difficult decisions to keep freight moving while maintaining safe and sustainable operations.
At NTI, we see the impact of this every day. Through our ongoing conversations with customers, we understand that this isn’t just a cost issue - it’s an operational and human one.
That’s why our focus remains on providing unwavering stability and support.
We are committed to being a reliable partner for our customers, providing them with strong claims capability and experienced people. In times of uncertainty, having that stability matters.
We also remain closely connected to the industry through our partnerships with associations and industry councils, as well as involvement in government roundtables and working groups. These connections ensure we are not only hearing directly from operators, but also advocating on their behalf where it counts.
Throughout the current fuel crisis, we’ve been actively contributing to government and industry discussions that highlight the real-world impact of rising fuel costs. Our role is to help ensure these challenges are clearly understood and that any proposed solutions reflect the realities of running a transport business.
We remain committed to standing alongside our customers, while keeping our broker partners informed and engaged, so we can all continue to support operators together.
Michael Edmonds
Executive General Manager - Commercial