NTC furthers ties with America

The National Transport Commission has entered into a formal information-sharing agreement with the United States Federal Highway Administration

Australia's National Transport Commission (NTC) has signed a formal agreement with America's United States Federal Highway Administration to share ideas and promote productivity in road freight in both countries.

The collaboration will see both bodies share information as they tackle the common problems associated with road freight conducted in countries with vast distances, with the common goal of solving these issues and raising productivity and safety.

According to the CEO of the NTC, Paul Retter (pictured), the arrangement will see both nations benefit from the extra insight.

"By sharing knowledge and ideas we can create safer and more productive transport networks in both countries," he said.

"Australia and the United States face similar transport challenges with rapidly growing populations, a federated political system and the need to transport freight over large distances.

"This partnership will help us keep up to date with emerging technologies, practices, safety programs and laws to keep Australia's transport networks safe and productive."

The NTC will soon invite a range of its stakeholders to take part in joint webinars and forums.

"We are keen to learn and to share knowledge with our industry and government stakeholders to help us all find the best way to solve problems," Mr Retter said.

"In many ways Australia leads the world at running safe and productive transport networks and we are proud to share what we do well.

"At the same time we know we can always learn from others and this partnership will help us keep on top of evolving transport developments in the world’s biggest economy."

NTC furthers ties with America

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