Hutchison Ports (Sydney & Brisbane) – 60-Day Notice of Intention to change Landside & Ancillary Charges - Effective from 4 January 2027

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 4 January 2027.

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

Infrastructure Levy / Terminal Access Charge Increases:
Sydney:

• Imports: up from $233.36 to $249.17 ? +6.77%
• Exports: up from $209.64 to $223.87 ? +6.79%

Brisbane:

• Imports: up from $232.79 to $249.01 ? +6.97%
• Exports: up from $210.48 to $223.54 ? +6.2%

Ancillary Fee Increases:
Across both terminals, increases in ancillary charges (truck appointments, sideloader fees, storage, surcharges, etc.) range up to +19.05%

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

• Council Rates,
• Land Rental, 
• Electricity,
• Labour,
• Site Maintenance & servicing.