Tag: Port of Melbourne

According to Australian Border Force (ABF), more than 200 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the hull of a cargo ship has been seized in Melbourne. 

In a significant development, the Port of Melbourne (PoM) has successfully concluded a sustainability linked loan (SLL) worth a staggering $475 million.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between HAMR Energy, the Port of Melbourne, Maersk, ANL (a subsidiary of CMA-CGM), Svitzer, Stolthaven Terminals, and ABEL Energy to explore the commercial feasibility of establishing a green methanol bunkering hub at the Port of Melbourne.

The Port of Melbourne welcomed the Government’s support of the new $125 million Port Rail Transformation Project (PRTP) to reduce truck movements, improve productivity and further enhance the Australian port.

Kalmar and Navis announced the delivery of the first OneTerminal automation solution to ICTSI, at the Port of Melbourne. The deployment was completed ahead of schedule, making Victoria International Container Terminal the world's first fully automated international container handling facility.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau issued an investigation report on an accident that happened at Station Pier, Melbourne, on January 2016, on a passenger ship, which was struck by strong winds while loading operations, causing severe damage to the shore infrastructure.

The newly-built Victoria International Container Terminal, at Webb Dock East in the Port of Melbourne, was named Smart Infrastructure Project of the year. The project was recognized for the significance of automation at Australia’s largest container port, improving operational efficiency and the ability to service larger capacity vessels.

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) recently celebrated the completion of its terminal in Webb Dock in Melbourne, Australia. VICT further announced its plans to start operations at the new terminal as of January 2017.

The Lonsdale Consortium has signed a lease of Australia's Port of Melbourne commercial operations for a term of 50 years. The State will retain responsibility for the Harbour Master, Station Pier, relevant safety and environmental regulation, waterside emergency management and marine pollution response.

Port of Melbourne to expand capacity and competition