Urban freight plays a critical role in supporting cities and regional centres across Australia and New Zealand; however, despite its importance, urban freight is not consistently defined, measured and planned for across jurisdictions.

This webinar will present an overview of the Urban Freight Scoping Study. The purpose of the study is to provide a clear, evidence-based foundation to support future policy development and decision-making related to urban freight in Australia and New Zealand.

Participants will gain an overview of the current state of the urban freight task and understand key challenges faced by industry. Drawing on findings from existing literature, stakeholder engagement with over 30 organisations, and international best practice, the session will also discuss ways that governments across Australia and New Zealand can better support urban freight.

This webinar is presented by Phil Bullock, Lachlan Benson and Evelyn Bratchford.

Details About the Webinar

Wednesday, 26/08/2026 · 1:00 p.m. Sydney (GMT +10:00)
Cost: Free
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About the Speakers

1784266794-bad551919f9edad4 Phil Bullock
Director, NineSquared

Phil Bullock is Managing Director at NineSquared with more than 25 years’ experience in transport, freight and infrastructure planning across the public and private sectors. Based in Sydney, he specialises in freight policy, transport strategy, performance assessment and government reform. Prior to joining NineSquared, Phil held senior roles within Transport for NSW and has also worked with leading advisory firms on projects across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom. He brings extensive expertise in translating complex policy and data into practical solutions for governments and industry

1784266893-34d43cec5ebbd410 Evelyn Bratchford
Manager, NineSquared

Evelyn Bratchford is a Manager at NineSquared with expertise in freight, transport and infrastructure policy. She has led and supported a range of projects focused on freight planning, stakeholder engagement, transport strategy and policy development, working closely with government agencies and industry stakeholders. Evelyn is particularly experienced in synthesising complex evidence and stakeholder perspectives into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making. Her work spans strategic planning, evaluation, governance and reform projects, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for the transport and freight sectors.

1784697906-7bc9dc7adb5e8e03 Lachlan Benson
Director, Blue Arcadia

Lachlan Benson is a freight and logistics executive with more than 30 years’ experience across transport, ports, intermodal terminals and supply chain operations. He is Managing Director of Blue Arcadia and currently serves as CEO of the Moorebank Intermodal Terminals Company (MIT Co), overseeing one of Australia’s largest intermodal freight terminals. Lachlan has previously served as CEO of the Australian Logistics Council, the national peak body for Australia’s logistics industry, and as CEO of Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds. He has also held senior leadership roles with Sydney Ports, AWB and the NSW Ministry of Transport, and served on the iMOVE CRC Board.

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