Port of Melbourne

In 2024, the Port of Melbourne achieved its highest annual container trade volume on record, marking a significant milestone for Victoria.

The Australian port handled a total of 3.4 million TEUs, reflecting an increase of over 9% compared to 2023 figures.

“The significant growth in container trade underpins economic activity in Victoria and reflects the state’s diverse business landscape,” commented Saul Cannon, CEO of Port of Melbourne.

Australia’s Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne...

https://container-news.com/container-trade-surges-in-melbourne/

Port of Melbourne handled 289,000 TEUs in January 2025, achieving a 4% increase over the same month in the previous year.

A breakdown of container volumes at a major Australian port shows mixed growth across categories. Full imports (excluding Bass Strait) edged up by 0.2% to 115,000 TEUs, while full exports (excluding Bass Strait) climbed 4.6% to 46,000 TEUs. Full Bass Strait volumes increased by 3.1% to 16,000 TEUs, and full transshipment cargo saw a sharp rise of 15.8% to 26,000 TEUs....

https://container-news.com/container-traffic-surges-at-port-of-melbourne/

In November 2024, total container throughput at the port of Melbourne reached 293,000 TEUs, marking a significant increase of 50,200 TEUs or 20.7% compared to the same month last year.

From January to November 2024, container trade grew by 97,400 TEUs at the Australian port, reflecting a 7.3% growth compared to the same period in the previous year.

Full container imports, excluding Bass Strait, experienced strong growth in November with an increase of 24,200 TEUs or 24.9% compared to November...

https://container-news.com/port-of-melbourne-handles-over-290000-teus-in-november/

Port of Melbourne reported an increase in total container throughput for October compared to the same month in 2023, with volumes reaching 295,000 TEUs.

Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) also saw an increase, with furniture, domestic appliances, and paperboard all surpassing the volumes of the previous year.

Similarly, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) were up, with notable growth in cotton, timber, hay, chaff & fodder, and wheat. Additionally, total empty container...

https://container-news.com/port-of-melbourne-nears-300000-teus-in-october/

In September 2024, Port of Melbourne’s total container throughput rose compared to September 2023, reaching 284,000 TEUs.

Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) saw a growth over the previous year, with furniture, domestic appliances, and paperboard all showing higher volumes. Similarly, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) also increased from the prior year, with notable figures in cotton, timber, hay, chaff & fodder, and wheat.

However, total empty container movements declined...

https://container-news.com/port-of-melbourne-increases-box-throughput-in-september/

Port of Melbourne announced Debbie Goodin’s appointment as the new independent Chair of its Board of Directors, effective 1 March 2025.

With over 30 years of senior management experience in both the public and private sectors, Goodin is able to navigate complex business landscapes, with a strong focus on corporate governance and a commitment to environmental, social, and sustainability initiatives.

Goodin is a seasoned director and chair across private, public, government-owned, and...

https://container-news.com/port-of-melbourne-appoints-new-chair/

Port of Melbourne reported total container throughput of 252,000 TEUs in August, translating to a 6% decrease over the same month in 2023.

The Australian port saw its full container imports to decline with miscellaneous manufactureers and clothing below last year’s volumes, while furnitutre and domestic appliances increased compared to last year.

On the other hand, Melbourbe port’s full container exports rose in August with timber, hay, chaff & fodder, barley and wheat all above last year’s...

https://container-news.com/port-of-melbourne-sees-box-decline-in-august/

In July 2024, the Port of Melbourne reported a rise in total container throughput compared to July 2023, reaching 282,000 TEU.

Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) saw a 2.8% increase, with higher volumes of furniture, domestic appliances, and clothing compared to the previous year.

Similarly, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) also experienced a 14.1% growth, with timber, hay, chaff & fodder, cotton, and meats exceeding last year’s volumes.

However, total empty container...

https://container-news.com/port-of-melbourne-reports-july-throughput-surge-to-282000-teus/

Port of Melbourne handled 264,000 TEUs in June, translating to a 2.3% increase compared to the same month last year.

The Australian port reported that full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) volumes were up in June 2024 against prior year with furniture, domestic appliances  timber all above last year’s volumes.

Additionally, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) volumes were also increased with timber, hay, chaff & fodder, barley and meats all above last year’s volumes.

Moreover,...

https://container-news.com/melbourne-achieves-slight-container-increase-in-june/