A cabinet shake-up has tweaked the title of one Minister, and the change has been welcomed by freight authorities.

After the shock resignation of former NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell, the New South Wales Government has been re-jigged as minister move around in his wake.

For New South Wales Minister for Roads and Ports, the cabinet adjustment has taken the form of a single word.

Mr Gay will now be the Minister for Roads and Freight, with the change meeting approval from the state’s freight bodies.

The Australian Trucking Association’s NSW Manager Jodie Broadbent says the change shows Mr Gay is doing good work for industry, and that work has been recognised.

“Minister Gay has a demonstrated record of performance in dealing with freight issues,” Ms Broadbent said.

“Just recently, he took quick action to support the trucking industry when the new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator was unable to issue road access permits to the state’s trucking operators in a timely way.”

“I’d like to thank Premier Baird and Deputy Premier Stoner for recognising the importance of freight in the new ministry.”

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) echoed similar sentiments, saying the move gives “appropriate recognition to the economic and social importance of the freight logistics industry” in the state.

“ALC welcomes the addition of freight to Duncan Gay’s portfolio, which is fitting given the significant role the freight logistics industry plays in supporting a successful and vibrant economy,” ALC Managing Director Michael Kilgariff said.

The ALC is also confident about the new NSW Government’s infrastructure potential.

“ALC strongly supported [now NSW Premier Mike Baird’s] policy approach when Treasurer to sell or lease appropriate assets to the private sector, such as Port Botany and Port Kembla, and then using the proceeds for productive logistics infrastructure,” Kilgariff says.

“We encourage the NSW Government to continue this pragmatic and fiscally responsible policy approach to fund the logistics infrastructure New South Wales needs to take to meet its rising freight task.”