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Digital innovations in transport and freight are needed to enhance the performance and efficiency of these vital sectors of the Australian economy. A number of measures available in the literature, however, indicate that Australia’s transport sector falls behind on digitalisation and automation trends compared to other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. There is also emerging concern that Australia will face digital skills challenges that may further limit the widespread deployment of advanced technology solutions. At the same time, introduction of digital and automated solutions may open-up new industry sectors and occupations that were not available previously. Forward planning and early introduction of targeted policies and mitigation measures will assist in reducing the impacts on job losses due to automation and identifying the digital skills gaps and retraining …