The SAFC is the state’s peak, multi-modal industry group and advises the federal and state governments on industry related issues.

John McArdle, newly elected chairman of the South Australian Freight Council (SAFC), replaces Vincent Tremaine, who has stood down  after almost seven years in the role.

McArdle, general manager, corporate affairs, of Adelaide and Parafield Airports, is widely regarded in the aviation and freight transport industries. He has more than 40 years’ experience.

The SAFC is the state’s peak, multi-modal industry group and advises the federal and state governments on industry related issues. It is funded by both governments.

It represents road, rail, sea and air freight modes and operations and assists the industry on freight logistics issues across all modes.

Speaking at the council’s AGM last week, McArdle thanked Tremaine for his contribution to the council, which included overseeing the integration of three separate industry councils into a single, cross-modal freight council.

The SAFC executive committee now comprises:
• John McArdle, Adelaide Airport Ltd (chairman)
• Tony Grant, Shipping Information Agency (vice-chairman)
• Kevin English, International Trade Association of SA
• Gemma Gordon, SA Road Transport Association and Macklin Transport
• Damien White, Pacific National
• Lu Feltrin, Shipping Australia Ltd and CMA-CGM Australia
• John Warda, ABB Grain/Viterra
• Sherree Goldsworthy, nominee of the Minister for Transport
• Neil Murphy, SAFC (ex-officio)