Minister for Ports Denis Napthine this week met with the taskforce to thank them for their hard work in delivering their recent report and asked the members to continue their work in 2012.

"The Grain Logistics Taskforce made a number of recommendations in their report including retaining the taskforce in order to continuously identify opportunities to fix inefficiencies in the grain supply chain," Dr Napthine said.

"The Coalition Government is committed to improving efficiencies in all aspects of the freight industry so we will continue to work closely with the taskforce to constantly reassess and improve the supply chain.

"We have asked the taskforce to come together again in mid 2012 and update their recommendations and also provide forecasts for the upcoming 2012/13 crop," Dr Napthine said.

Dr Napthine said the taskforce would submit their second report to the Coalition Government in time to assist with next season's harvest.

The Department of Transport supported the GLT whose membership comprises key industry organisations representing grain growers, grain transport and handling, rail transport, road transport and ports;

Simon McNair, CEO of Australian Bulk Alliance

Peter Tuohey, Vice President, Victorian Farmers Federation

Jim Cooper, CEO of Port of Portland

Rob Noyes, Commercial Manager, Bulk Rail, Pacific National

Nigel Hart, Group General Manager, Supply and Logistics, GrainCorp

Phil Lovel, CEO Victorian Transport Association

Dr Napthine said some of the taskforce's original recommendations were ready to be adopted while others were still under consideration.

"The Coalition Government will continue to examine these recommendations and work with the taskforce to provide the most efficient and cost effective outcomes," Dr Napthine said.