{"id":82817,"date":"2026-02-09T22:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/890893638"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:35:13","slug":"outgoing-freight-and-logistics-council-chair-acknowledged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/outgoing-freight-and-logistics-council-chair-acknowledged\/","title":{"rendered":"Outgoing Freight and Logistics Council Chair acknowledged"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.parliament.wa.gov.au\/webcms\/webcms.nsf\/resources\/file-parliament-house-front-day\/$file\/parl-house-front-day.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, 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fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.parliament.wa.gov.au\/webcms\/webcms.nsf\/resources\/file-parliament-house-front-day\/$file\/parl-house-front-day.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-article-body of-type-Gov\">\n<ul>\n<li>Megan McCracken has served as FLCWA Chair since June 2021 and will step down in May<\/li>\n<li>FLCWA represents industry and advises government on strategic freight and logistics activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport Jessica Stojkovski has acknowledged outgoing Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA (FLCWA) Board, Megan McCracken, for her significant contribution in the role over the past five years.<\/p>\n<p>Ms McCracken has served in the position since June 2021, leading the FLCWA\u2019s work in providing direct freight and logistics advice to the State Government.<\/p>\n<p>Achievements during her term have included refreshing the purpose and strategic direction of the FLCWA and prioritising and improving stakeholder and member engagement across all freight transport modes.<\/p>\n<p>Under her leadership the FLCWA provided COVID-19 pandemic support through the opening of pop-up vaccination clinics at transport hubs across Perth, recommendations on strengthening the resilience of the east-west freight system, and work to refresh the State\u2019s regional freight strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The FLCWA was established in March 2009 and meets bi-monthly to discuss and progress issues of strategic importance to the State\u2019s freight and logistics sector and activities.<\/p>\n<p> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n<p>Ms McCracken\u2019s successor in the role of Chair will be appointed shortly.<\/p>\n<p>As stated by Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport Jessica Stojkovski:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would like to thank Ms McCracken for the expertise and advice she has provided to our government as FLCWA Chair over the past five years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe efficient movement of freight is critical to the daily functioning of WA households, businesses and our economy and her endeavours have ensured we have a strong voice on industry on matters affecting the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish Ms McCracken the best for her future endeavours and look forward to the important work of the Council continuing into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"shim-wrap float-right mt-2 mb-4\"> <button class=\"shim-summ text-right\">Source &amp; references <i class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"><\/i> <i class=\"fa fa-caret-down\"><\/i><\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"shim-detail\">\/Public Release. View in full <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>. <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- ad here --><!-- ad slot 4 --> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- ad slot 4 --> <\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; advises government on strategic <span class=\"match\">freight<\/span> and logistics activities Minister &#8230; outgoing Chair of the <span class=\"match\">Freight<\/span> and Logistics Council of &#8230; and member engagement across all <span class=\"match\">freight<\/span> transport modes. Under her &#8230; the State\u00e2\u0080\u0099s regional <span class=\"match\">freight<\/span> strategy. 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