The Carroll Labor Government is working with industry to help lower costs for freight businesses and improve air quality for all.
Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne today announced the successful recipients of the $8 million Victorian Freight Decarbonisation Co-Investment Program.
Foodbank – Australia’s largest food relief organisation – will receive $205,000 to reduce emissions at their Altona warehouse.
This will enable Foodbank to replace a diesel truck with a battery-electric truck to support food collection and distribution across Victoria.
More than 30 small-to-medium businesses across the state will benefit from the program, which will help them to purchase electric vehicles, and install charging infrastructure and decarbonisation equipment.
Electric vehicles will reduce emissions, help make streets quieter, all while reducing operating costs for businesses.
Successful applicants will help to promote the adoption of emerging technologies, with grants of up to $300,000 while providing valuable insight for government on the challenges transport operators face to reduce emissions.
The program was launched in March and invited applications from businesses with up to 200 employees who move freight by road or rail.
Supporting industry to invest in cleaner equipment throughout the supply chain was a key action identified in the Victorian Freight Plan 2025-2030: Victoria Delivers and to help with cleaner air and quieter streets near and along freight routes.
The freight industry contributes $36 billion to the state’s economy and employs 240,000 Victorians.
For more information on the Freight Decarbonisation Co-Investment Program visit, vic.gov.au/vfdc.
As stated by Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne
“We are backing important businesses like Foodbank and helping them reduce costs with new technology.”
“Labor’s Freight Decarbonisation Co-investment program will provide the tools for industry and businesses, throughout our freight and logistics supply chain, to reduce their carbon emissions as well their bills.”
