The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes confirmation the Victorian Government is investigating the privatisation of Victorian ports but is encouraging the government to ensure the funds raised from the process are recycled into productive logistics infrastructure. “The decision taken by the Victorian Government to assess the future ownership of Victoria’s ports is in the state’s […]
A draft report by the Productivity Commission has found an abundance of flaws, mythologies and forgone opportunities in infrastructure financing, funding and procurement. The Commission draft outlines a proposed process for improving infrastructure investment across all levels of government; and, as a consequence, attracting increased private investment. Peter Harris, the Presiding Commissioner and Commission Chairman […]
The Victorian government has revealed the successful bidders for one of the major Webb Dock redevelopments comprising Melbourne’s $1.6bn Port Capacity Project (PCP). Ports Minister, David Hodgett, announced that the contracts for operation of the port’s new automotive pre-delivery and inspection (PDI) hub had been awarded to Asciano’s Patrick AutoCare and the Toll-K Line/QUBE joint […]
NSW Treasurer, Mike Baird, is pleased with the response from potential bidders for the long-term lease of the Port of Newcastle following the close of Expressions of Interest. Mr Baird said suitably qualified parties would now be invited to participate in a competitive bidding process for the Port, which is expected to conclude by mid-2014. […]