Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 3,339 contracts worth $3.32B in the Rail Cargo Transport procurement category (UNSPSC family 7814), spanning 19 years (2008–2026). This spending covers 933 distinct suppliers and 69 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 29%. There are currently 96 contracts worth $155.2M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Rail Cargo Transport over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Rail Cargo Transport by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 16 | $706.1M | 21.3% |
| 2 | DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 5 | $437.0M | 13.2% |
| 3 | Cubic Transportation Systems (Australia) Pty Limited | 1 | $398.0M | 12.0% |
| 4 | REDCLIFFE INTERNATIONAL (SHIPPING) LIMITED | 65 | $123.9M | 3.7% |
| 5 | CHARTAIR PTY LTD | 30 | $103.4M | 3.1% |
| 6 | Bailey Marine Fuels | 1 | $101.5M | 3.1% |
| 7 | DHL GLobal Forwarding (Australia) Pty Ltd | 1 | $77.5M | 2.3% |
| 8 | Air New Zealand Limited | 16 | $77.2M | 2.3% |
| 9 | TOLL REMOTE LOGISTICS PTY LTD | 64 | $71.3M | 2.2% |
| 10 | Offshore Service Vessels, L.L.C. | 2 | $71.0M | 2.1% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Rail Cargo Transport.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 1,855 | $1.03B |
| 2 | Austrade | 141 | $976.4M |
| 3 | Public Transport Ticketing Corporation | 1 | $398.0M |
| 4 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 174 | $194.8M |
| 5 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 113 | $156.4M |
| 6 | Australian Electoral Commission | 90 | $122.2M |
| 7 | Department of Home Affairs | 31 | $112.5M |
| 8 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts | 10 | $58.5M |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 85 | $52.4M |
| 10 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 26 | $45.6M |
Parent Category
Transport & Storage UNSPSC Segment 78 · 24,292 contracts · $39.15B · 4,840 suppliersTrack Rail Cargo Transport procurement
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