CTAA - Melbourne Container Logistics Congestion Critical

Melbourne Container Logistics Congestion Critical Congestion in Melbourne's landside container logistics chain has reached critical levels, driven by exceptionally strong import volumes and a backlog of empty containers not evacuated from the Port of Melbourne by shipping lines. The number of containers discharged from vessels (full or empty) through the Port of Melbourne is well exceeding the number of containers loaded out (full or empty), leading to a negative discharge / load ratio.  Congestion at empty container parks and direct terminal return options has ensued. Transport operators are also experiencing a lack of available slots for import empty de-hires and export empty pick-ups, diminished truck servicing times, and the added costs of container yard staging, multiple handling, more truck kilometres travelled, time delays and the additional costs of truck queuing. Container detention disputes between shipping lines, importers and transport operators are also on the rise, despite the lack of slot and gate-in capacity at terminals and empty container parks employed by the shipping lines contributing to the delays. Download a CTAA Notice to Industry on this concerning situation: HERE

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