Hutchison Ports (Sydney & Brisbane) – 60-Day Notice of Intention to change Landside & Ancillary Charges - Effective from 9 June 2025

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received 60-day notice from Hutchison Ports (Sydney & Brisbane Terminals) in terms of Landside and Ancillary Charges effective from 9 June 2025.

• Formal Notice HERE for Sydney
• Formal Notice HERE for Brisbane

Infrastructure Levy / Terminal Access Charge Increases:
Sydney:

• Imports: up from $196.61 to $213.57 ? +8.6%
• Exports: up from $183.30 to $195.39 ? +6.6%

Brisbane:

• Imports: up from $199.84 to $213.78 ? +7.0%
• Exports: up from $184.88 to $196.58 ? +6.3%

Ancillary Fee Increases:
Across both terminals, increases in ancillary charges (truck appointments, sideloader fees, storage, surcharges, etc.) range up to +16.1%

Rationale for Increases: 
Hutchison Ports cited a partial recovery of significant operational cost pressures, including:

• Electricity costs doubling,
• Maintenance service costs rising by ~20%,
• Land rental and outgoings up by more than 10%.