VICT - 30 Day Notice

Review to VGM Weight Discrepancy Fee and Reefer Temperature Discrepancy Fee
 

Dear Customer,

In compliance with the Victorian Department of Transport Voluntary Pricing Protocol, VICT had made an announcement on tariffs effective 1^st June 2024 regarding VGM Weight Discrepancy Fee and Reefer Temperature Discrepancy Fee.

Effective 1^st June 2024  
VGM Weight Discrepancy Fee of $200 per container (subject to GST) - it will remain unchanged.
Reefer Temperature Discrepancy Fee will be adjusted from $75 to $86.25 per full container (subject to GST) 

Within the last 30 days, we would like to thank the industry for providing feedback on our initial 60 day notice, below is a recap of the areas that was raised and VICT's response:

1. Application of the VGM Weight Discrepancy Fee

This charge will apply to all containers weighed in that have a weight variance greater than 1 metric tonne within the documented VGM. It is the shipper's responsibility to ensure that the correct weight of the container is documented prior to loaded/discharged.

On imports, the VGM Weight Fee will be payable by transport operator. On exports, this fee will be payable by the shipping line.
 

2. Application of the Reefer Temperature Discrepancy Fee

This fee will apply on Reefer Containers that have a Temperature variance greater than 3 degrees Celsius from the Temperature provided to the terminal on the PRA.
On imports, this fee will be payable by transport operator. On exports, this fee will be payable by the shipping line.

If further information is required, please contract customer@vict.com.au
 
Yours truly,

Olga Coelho Heubert
Chief Commercial Officer
Victoria International Container Terminal Limited