VICT - 60-Day Notice of Intention to change Landside & Ancillary Charges - Effective 1st January 2027

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) have received notice from Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) of an intention to change Landside and Ancillary Charges for the VICT terminal, effective 1 January 2027.   Victoria International Container Terminal Limited 78 Webb Dock Drive, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207 PO BOX 5032, Garden City, VIC, 3207   Tel: +61 3 8547 9700 2nd November 2026   VICT - 60 Day Notice - Industry Notice Review to Vehicle Booking System (VBS) Tariff; Landside Tariff and Storage Tariff from 1st January 2027   Dear Customers and Industry Partners, In accordance with the Victorian Government's Voluntary Pricing Protocol for Stevedore Landside Charges, Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) provides notice of its intention to revise its Vehicle Booking System (VBS), landside and ancillary tariffs, effective 1 January 2027. The proposed adjustments follow a review of VICT's operating costs, infrastructure investment requirements and the resources necessary to maintain safe, reliable and efficient terminal operations. Operating Costs and Infrastructure Investment VICT continues to experience increasing operating costs, particularly across labour, energy, equipment & maintenance, IT technology and cybersecurity and property-related expenses. These cost pressures, together with the ongoing investment required to maintain and enhance terminal infrastructure, underpin the proposed tariff adjustments. Continued Investment in Terminal Capacity and Service Capability Over the past decade, VICT has invested significantly in terminal infrastructure, equipment and technology supporting the development of operational efficiency and future capacity requirements. In 2027, VICT will continue progressing its Phase 3B expansion program, with commissioning expected in 2028. The program includes:   4 new Hybrid Auto Straddle Carriers IT system upgrades and implementation of yard optimisation systems 1 new Neo-Panamax Ship-to-Shore crane 2 new yard blocks 4 new Automated Stacking Cranes   These investments will further enhance the terminal capacity and operational resilience and productivity while supporting the growing demands of the Port of Melbourne supply chain. Vehicle Booking System and Landside Efficiency VICT remains committed to providing efficient and reliable landside services. The Vehicle Booking System plays a critical role in coordinating and managing terminal resources and facilitating container movements. The proposed VBS tariff adjustments seek to balance the recovery of increasing operating and infrastructure costs with the continued delivery of safe, efficient and reliable landside services. Charges associated with non-compliance and operational seeks to discourage practices, while improving terminal efficiencies and minimise disruptions to other terminal users. As part of ongoing improvements to booking management and slot utilization, VICT will also revise the VBS slot listing arrangements, extending the List Fee threshold from 2 to 12 hours and the Slot Fee threshold from 4 to 24 hours. These adjustments are intended to encourage earlier release of unwanted bookings, improving slot availability and providing transport operators with greater opportunities to utilize available terminal capacity. VICT remains a proud supporter and participant of the Victorian Department of Transport Voluntary Pricing Protocol and invites all parties to submit questions regarding the revised VBS tariff by 21st November 2026 to customer@vict.com.au VICT appreciates the continued support of its customers and industry partners and remains committed to delivering safe, reliable and efficient terminal services.    Olga Coelho Heubert Chief Commercial Officer Victoria International Container Terminal Limited    Subject  Vehicle Booking System (VBS) Charges  Rate Type  Carrier Access Agreement – Billing Terms & Conditions  Rate Applicable to  Victoria International Container Terminal Carrier Customers  Effective Date  1 January 2027  Tariff Item  Rate (AUD) – exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)  Registration Fee  $283.00  Join Fee  $323.00  Re Join Fee  $323.00  Slot Fee  $63.00  SMS  $2.00  List Fee  $124.00  No Show  $416.00  Off Slot Fee  $156.00  Non-Service  $322.00  Stack Run In Slot (Empty)  $31.00  VGM Weighing Fee  $50.00  VGM Weight Discrepancy Fee  $250.00  Export Turn Fee  $47.00  Export Reefer Turn Fee  $228.00  Import Turn Fee  $152.00  Infrastructure Surcharge  $252.00  Slot Direct Empty Return  $63.00  Premium Slot Fee  $104.00  Sideloader Fee  $116.00  Best Pick  $46.00  Reefer Temperature Variation  $107.00    Subject  Import Storage Charges  Rate Type  Terminal Tariff  Rate Applicable Storage, Reefer Services, Yard Handling, Hazardous Fee as per below tiers  Effective Date 1 January 2027   Import Storage Charges exclude GST 20ft Full/Empty (per day 40ft/45ft Full/Empty (per day) 20ft OD   (per day) 40ft/45ft OD 48ft + (per day)  1  Storage 1st to 2nd day  $250  $500  $500  $1,000    Storage 3rd day plus  $484  $967  $968  $1,936  2  Reefer Services  $236  $274      3  Yard Handling  $227  $227  $418  $418  4  Hazardous Fee  $850  $850  $850  $850   Import Storage charges apply to full and empty import containers held at the Terminal after the Free Storage Period of 3 days. First Availability – Commences from vessels ATA. First Free Day (discharge complete before 06:00 = 1st day, discharge completed after 06:00 = 1st day is the following day). Storage Start Date – Import Storage Charges are applicable per calendar day from this date. Storage – charged per calendar day after the expiry of the Free Storage Period. Reefer Services- charged per calendar day in addition to the daily storage charges on live reefers. Yard Handling Fee – a single charge applied to the first day after the expiry of the Free Storage Period. Hazardous Fee – charged per calendar day in addition to the daily storage charges on all hazardous containers (including empty hazardous with residue). FTA / APSA will provide more detailed commentary in the coming days. In the meantime, we welcome feedback from members. Tom Jensen - General Manager Freight Policy & Operations - FTA / APSA  Copyright © 2026 Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Pty Ltd, All rights reserved.