MHD - $125m Port of Melbourne rail project on track

Sal Milici, FTA head of border and biosecurity, said increased rail utilisation is necessary to meet the long term forecasted trade growth.

"We applaud the initiative being driven by the Port of Melbourne which will ultimately facilitate the expansion and incentivisation for commercial interests to invest in metropolitan intermodals," he said.

"An important element of our post COVID-19 economic recovery will be on a strong and vibrant manufacturing and agriculture sectors. A seamless interface to the port for these exporters will be essential."