Port of Melbourne

Australia calls on carriers for sweeper vessels to clear empty-box logjam

Transport operators in Australia have called on shipping lines for more ‘sweeper’ vessels to alleviate the country’s empty-container logjam – a mess “they created”.
Arthur Tzaneros, CEO of ‎ACFS Port Logistics, said container park congestion was the biggest challenge currently facing the industry.
“Empty-container parks can’t operate effectively when they’re running at over 100% capacity,” he said on a Freight & Trade Alliance podcast.
“This is a very real situation that’s been going …

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https://theloadstar.com/australia-calls-on-carriers-for-sweeper-vessels-to-clear-empty-box-logjam/

Regulator to review Port of Melbourne’s application to alter fees

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Fees related to exports could be reduced and fees related to some imports could be increased in Victoria, the Essential Services Commission has indicated, following an application by the Port of Melbourne to change its tariffs.

The tariff re-balancing relates to wharfage fees on certain full containers. All other prescribed services will be adjusted by inflation in 2021-22, in accordance with the Tariff Adjustment Limit.

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https://shippingaustralia.com.au/regulator-to-review-port-of-melbournes-application-to-alter-fees/

New round of industrial action to hit DP World Freemantle on Xmas Day

A torrid year for Australia’s ports and shipping will be capped by a futher round of industrial action at DP World Fremantle – beginning on Christmas Day.
The action, by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), includes a range of work restrictions and a ban on overtime until 2 January.
DP World Australia said it “regretted the impact it would have on customers’ businesses”, and remains “committed to reaching a new enterprise …

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https://theloadstar.com/new-round-of-industrial-action-to-hit-dp-world-freemantle-on-xmas-day/

MSC Rachele smashes records at Melbourne!

Pictured: the MSC Rachele; Photo: Port of Melbourne Corporation

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company set a record on 24 November for the heaviest container vessel that has ever entered the Port of Melbourne.

The 8,500 TEU container ship MSC Rachele successfully berthed at Swanson Dock East with a maximum arrival draught of 14.0 mt and an arrival displacement of 123,900 tons.

This achievement is set in the context of exceptionally strong import container trade volumes into Australia, particularly...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/msc-rachele-smashes-records-at-melbourne/

Port of Melbourne unveils 30-year development strategy

The Port of Melbourne has released the final version of its 30-year Port Development Strategy 2050 (2050 PDS), a plan for the future development of the Australian port.

The 2050 PDS outlines the future plans and approach for developing the capacity and efficiency of the port for the next 30 years, while also providing a planning framework which, according to an announcement, is adaptable and responsive to changing needs over time.

The plan has been developed through consultation with stakeholders...

https://container-news.com/port-of-melbourne-unveils-30-year-development-strategy/

Australia’s largest intermodal terminal underway

Salta Properties, one of Australia’s largest privately-owned companies, will work with the Australian federal government and the Victorian government to develop the largest intermodal terminal in the country.

Salta Properties will invest more than US$35.5 million to construct the Dandenong South Intermodal Terminal to be located on Salta’s 1.8 million square metre Nexus Dandenong South Intermodal Estate.

The Australian firm has signed an agreement with the Victoria authorities to jointly fund the...

https://container-news.com/australias-largest-intermodal-terminal-underway/

Australian shippers say COVID restrictions could delay container shipments

Aerial view of the Port of Melbourne, which could suffer work slowdowns because of new COVID safety measures.

Australian freight forwarders and shippers, worried about the potential loss of business, are seeking flexibility from new lockdown measures to contain an outbreak of coronavirus in Victoria.

The state restrictions impact warehouses, as well as container depots, and terminal operations at the Port of Melbourne and Melbourne airport.

Trade groups are asking government officials to clarify that import and export businesses will be designated an essential service. They also are proposing alternative...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/australian-shippers-say-covid-restrictions-could-delay-container-shipments

COVID outbreak threatens to delay ocean, air shipments in Australia

A white and red Qantas plane at airport at night. Qantas has closed a warehouse because of a COVID scare.

New measures to contain a surge of COVID-19 cases in Victoria, Australia, have resulted in the continued closure of Qantas Airways’ two freight terminals at Melbourne airport and concerns of logistics bottlenecks for the port and delivery businesses.

Qantas Freight’s Melbourne cargo warehouses will remain closed until at least midnight Thursday, the company said on its website. The airline’s cargo arm hasn’t provided a reason for the temporary shutdown that began two days ago, but indications...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/covid-outbreak-threatens-to-delay-ocean-air-shipments-in-australia

June launch for Melbourne’s rail project

Port of Melbourne’s Port Rail Transformation Project (PRTP) is set to go ahead on 1 june with all of the project’s preconditions being completed.

The project is being funded through an increase in the tariff of AU$9.75 (US$6.25) per TEU on full import containers which will be applied from the first day of operations.

The AU$125 million (US$80 million) initiative will involve significant rail infrastructure works and a new rail operating framework inside the port that will provide an alternative...

https://container-news.com/june-launch-for-melbournes-rail-project/

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