Port pricing

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.

The Port of...

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

Port Pricing 2020: helping out in the pandemic

Photo: 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay

The impact of COVID-19 is being felt by consumers and businesses across Australia, affecting key stake holders along the logistic supply chain for both imports and exports.

Whilst there have been some modifications to charges on shipping in some ports, there has clearly been support to the industry in these difficult times by some major ports.

Some ports have frozen or deferred shipping charges as a measure of assistance to their customers. They...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/port-pricing-2020-helping-out-in-the-pandemic/