Industry Rallies as Fremantle Traffic Bridge Closure Looms

Industry rallies as Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure looms

Australia’s freight industry is rallying to keep supply chains moving as the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge looms.

Industry warns Fremantle bridge crunch - Prime Mover Magazine

Fremantle Port, Western Australia. Image: Drew Davies/stock.adobe.com.The supply chain that services the Port of Fremantle faces significant disruption. This follows the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge on 1 February 2026. Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) and the Western Roads Federation (WRF) have formed an industry group bringing together container terminals, road and rail operators, empty [……

Industry unites ahead of Fremantle Bridge closure

Image: Michael/stock.adobe.comA collection of major freight and transport industry groups have united to warn the Western Australian transport sector of significant congestion impacts ahead of the closure of a key bridge next month. From February 1, 2026, the Fremantle Traffic Bridge will close, with the collection of bodies outlining practical, industry-led solutions to keep traffic and essential goods moving to and from the Port of Fremantle. …