Trade, Transport, Freight and Logistics
Economic insights, modelling, and development advice for the Australian transportation sector.
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Trade, Transport, Freight and Logistics
We help our clients understand and forecast how people and goods move around the world and within Australia, by providing best-in-class trade and traveller forecasts and bespoke consultancy services. Our detailed freight analysis and forecasts expand beyond demand modelling and include price elasticities and market share capture.
Ports and Shipping Forecasting
Expert Trade Forecasting: We specialise in trade forecasting for ports. Our annual trading updates provide 30-year demand outlooks, supporting terminal expansions and valuations. We develop bespoke trade models, considering demand-supply dynamics, competition, labour, policy incentives, and industry specifics. We also explore alternative scenarios, ensuring your port stays competitive.
Rail Freight and Linehaul Analysis
Optimising Land Freight: Our analysis focuses on rail freight and linehaul logistics. We use econometric models to understand tonnage, TEUs, and trucks by route. We specialise in intercity road and rail freight, considering push-pull factors. For regional bulk and export freight, we align with primary production patterns. We combine country, city, and industry economic outlooks to offer a holistic view of land freight.
Trade Analysis and Strategy
Unlocking Market Potential: We provide a unique trade perspective beyond port catchments. We analyse macroeconomic factors, industry-specific production, and consumption profiles. We assess product substitution possibilities. Our services help you navigate international competition, adapt to economic shifts, and seize market opportunities.
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Kristian Kolding
Head of Consulting, OE Australia
+61 (4) 1040 9070
Kristian Kolding
Head of Consulting, OE Australia
Sydney, Australia
Kristian leads Oxford Economics Australia's Consulting team, working with public and private sector leaders to help them prepare for the future by applying relevant economic theory and forecasts to inform effective policy and business strategy development.
Darren Anderson
Head of Global Transactions, OE Australia
+61 2 8458 4210
Darren Anderson
Head of Global Transactions, OE Australia
Sydney, Australia
Darren heads up our global transactions team, with a focus on both commercial and economic due diligence. He is also a specialist in freight movements, both at a port level and as the lead on Oxford Economics' global TradePrism service.
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Case Study | Australian Finance Industry Association
The economic impact of Buy Now Pay Later in Australia
Governments globally are realising the importance of payments and financial services efficiency to economic growth, financial wellbeing and social participation. The Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA) recognises innovation, competition, market efficiency, economic growth and consumer protection are interrelated and, therefore, must be addressed collectively. An informed understanding of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector...
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Developing a leading statistical ecosystem to empower decision makers in government, the private sector and broader society
The National Bureau of Statistics asked Oxford Economics to redesign its existing statistical publications to make them more user-focused. This included: The solution Oxford Economics worked closely with the National Bureau of Statistics over a period of six months to develop 57 redesigned publication templates. The work was completed in two broad stages: The final...
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Case Study | Australia Energy Market
Forecasts and scenarios to inform the future of Australia’s energy market
Oxford Economics Australia was commissioned to produce macroeconomic and commodity scenario projections that could be used to generate long-term gas and electricity demand and supply projections across a range of energy transition scenarios. The solution We worked closely with the client’s team and their stakeholders to produce long-term (30-year) macroeconomic and commodity price forecasts, across...
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Case Study | QBE LMI
The Annual Housing Outlook 2022 – the Green Edition
The objective The objective of this work was to reinforce QBE LMI’s position by providing an outlook of housing market performance and stimulate informed discussion about environmental sustainability within the housing market and a state by state performance analysis of housing market prices and rents. The solution The project was approached collaboratively with the QBE...
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Case Study | Leading Australian Law Firm
Expert Witness Report on property market influences and outlook
The repudiation of an existing development agreement resulted in Supreme Court proceedings whereby residential property market forecasts were required to demonstrate the outlook for the Darwin residential market at that time. Separate sale price and rent projections were needed (on an annual basis) for detached house and attached dwellings for the period of 2017-2030. Importantly,...
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Case Study | City of Sydney
City of Sydney’s 2022 Business Needs Survey Report
The City of Sydney required an advisor with the capability to develop a high-impact, user-focused report to: The report had to be engaging and highly visual, containing a range of different devices to communicate economic insights to a range of readers. The solution Oxford Economics Australia developed a rich and compelling report to engage and...
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