Patrick Stevedores has rolled out an array of terminal ancillary charges covering items from storage to infrastructure effective from July 1. New storage charges will be payable on all containers/goods left undelivered after three working days (Monday to Saturday) including day of availability. Rates are charged per teu per day, or part thereof, for ISO […]
Victoria’s government has confirmed that the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) subsidiary MIRRAT has won the contract to develop and operate Melbourne’s new Webb Dock West automotive terminal. MIRRAT – Melbourne International Ro-Ro Automotive Terminal – is part of the WWL Terminal Holdings group, which operates 14 ro-ro/vehicle facilities worldwide. The decision had effectively been leaked […]
Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) will likely close some of its berths from July to make way for construction that will create additional container capacity. Berths 3, 4 and 5 at Webb Dock East will be closed from July 1 for the construction of the new automotive wharf and waterside infrastructure costing around $400m. PoMC […]
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss told attendees at the 2014 IAPH conference in Sydney recently that the total international cargo handled by Australian ports increased last financial year by over 9% in value. “Importantly, our container ports have also seen improvements in multi-factor productivity, about 20% over the past decade – well above the economy-wide […]
NSW has agreed to lease the Port of Newcastle to a consortium of financial investors for 98 years in a $1.75bn deal. “Transactions such as this bring enduring benefits to communities and the economy and build on the NSW Government’s success track record in recycling mature State-owned assets to deliver major infrastructure projects that will […]
Victorian Minister for Ports David Hodgett has announced Victorian International Container Terminal Limited as the successful contract bidder to operate Melbourne’s third international container terminal at Webb Dock. The consortium comprised of Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services and Australia’s Anglo Ports will operate the terminal, meaning there will now be three operators in Melbourne and […]
Patrick has announced the new terminal charges. It has been reported that some Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney terminals will be rolling out new container storage charges effective July 1 2014 Storage charges apply to any containers that remain uncollected after three days including the first day of availability. This highlights the need more than ever […]
Due to extremely high winds and power outages, the empty container parks and wharfs in Melbourne are closing today, June 24th. Unfortunately this will affect the pickup, delivery and dehire of containers during the next 24 hours. If your shipment will be effected please contact us for more information on 03 9854 3000
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