Following discussions initiated by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), it has been announced all of three Victorian-based container terminals will align their landside pricing tariffs to commence from 1 January each calendar year.

The move sees DP World Australia, Patrick Terminals, and Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) adopt amendments to the Victorian Voluntary Pricing Protocol, with 60-day industry notices being issued by each terminal company on 1 November.

The Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) said Australian exporters and importers are facing increased international supply chain costs, including a spate of surcharges and high freight rates imposed by foreign owned shipping.

"Rubbing salt into the wounds, contracted parties to shipping lines controlling containers on Australian shores continue to ramp up their 'ransom' charges forcing transport operators to pay spiralling VBS charges with no ability to influence service or price", the FTA commented READ MORE

(picture credit Patrick Terminals)

DCN - Victorian Container Terminals to increase landside charges

Following discussions initiated by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), it has been announced all of three Victorian-based container terminals will align their landside pricing tariffs to commence from 1 January each calendar year.

The Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) said Australian exporters and importers are facing increased international supply chain costs, including a spate of surcharges and high freight rates imposed by foreign owned shipping.