Supply Chain and Logistics

Insights and analysis for investments in the supply chain and logistics sector.

The supply chain and logistics sector is a vital enabler of the Australian economy, supporting trade, industry productivity, and regional connectivity. Freight and supply chains underpin the movement of goods across domestic and international markets and play a critical role in economic resilience and growth. Supply chain and logistics managers face increasing pressures, including rising costs, infrastructure constraints, shifting trade patterns, regulatory complexity, and the need for digital and sustainability transformation.

Meeting these challenges requires careful management, strategic planning, and a clear understanding of economic dynamics. Effective supply chain and logistics management can improve reliability, reduce inefficiencies, and unlock value across the transport and freight network. Economic and financial analysis plays a crucial role in this process by offering insights through market analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, and economic forecasting. Demand forecasting and advice on regulatory access can also help better decision-making around infrastructure investment, technology adoption, and network design.

This kind of strategic, data-informed approach helps supply chain and logistics operators navigate uncertainty, improve performance, and position themselves for long-term success in a fast-evolving environment.

How we help our clients

We offer expert economic analysis and strategic advice to help our clients in the supply chain and logistics sector. Our services include:

Reducing costs and streamlining logistics – With significant experience in supply chain and logistics, we can identify inefficiencies in supply chains that lead to reduced transport costs and delivery times.
Negotiating commercial agreements – Our extensive sector knowledge and experience, particularly in freight access pricing and arrangements, together with data analysis and modelling capability, means we are well placed to develop negotiating strategies and help broker commercial agreements that help grow business and manage costs.
Developing project proposals – Our team of supply chain and logistics sector specialists are proficient in defining project proposals, assessing a project’s costs and benefits, and articulating these to decision makers.
Evaluating risk and uncertainty – We provide trusted, evidence-based advice and rigorous risk analysis that assists decision makers to understand the full impact of a project and the implications of uncertainty.
Assessing socio economic impacts – Comprehensive impact assessments for new mines and expansions are a key consideration in decisions to proceed or not. The NineSquared team has significant experience in conducting this analysis and preparing documentation for inclusion in environmental impact assessments.
Cost benefit analysis – Using cost benefit analysis, we can support decision making associated with supply chain and logistics investments including supporting commodity export infrastructure, such as mine-to-port rail lines, port infrastructure, and road upgrades for mine access.
Assessing regulatory arrangements – With deep sector experience, our team can provide advice on regulated access arrangements regarding the regulated components of the supply chain, such as rail and port access.