Port of Melbourne Corporation's (PoMC's) 2013-14 Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS) for port charges which will apply from 1 July 2013

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Port of Melbourne Corporation's (PoMC's) 2013-14

Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS) for Port Charges

Dear All,

Melbourne Ports Corporation have provided AFIF with the following information:

Please find a link to Port of Melbourne Corporation's (PoMC’s) 2013-14 Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS) for port charges which will apply from 1 July 2013.

As indicated to industry on a number of occasions, PoMC expected there would be some 'under' or 'over' recovery associated with the PLF for any given year and advised that this would be factored into the following years' price adjustments. The price adjustment also includes an amount to fund PoMC’s ongoing port infrastructure and development.

PoMC has undertaken an extensive engagement process to inform customers about the implementation of the PLF, the status of its recovery and the 2013-14 RTS review process. In addition to the two pricing information papers published on PoMC's website, PoMC also held a number of discussions with industry representatives and invited comment on the issues raised in the pricing information papers.

A summary of the major price adjustments applicable from 1 July 2013 is as follows:

Wharfage for loaded twenty foot containers will increase by $3.20 to $64.40 per TEU plus GST
Wharfage charges for empty containers will increase by $0.80 to $16.00 per TEU plus GST
Motor vehicle charges will increase by an average of $1.82 per motor vehicle to $37.96 plus GST
Channel fees will increase on average by 5.2% and minor adjustments have been made to some Channel fee discounts
The Channel Deepening Project (CDP) Infrastructure fee will remain at its 2012-13 level (i.e. no CPI increase for 2013-14)
The transhipment rate remains unchanged at 35% of the standard published rate for both domestic and international movements.

PoMC is committed to ongoing consultation with industry on the structure of its tariffs to ensure that PoMC, as a self-funding entity, can maintain the safe, sustainable and efficient operation of the Port of Melbourne and develop infrastructure that meets the needs of port users.

For further information or clarification on the RTS, please contact PoMC, at email rts@portofmelbourne.com

Kind regards,

Stephen Bradford

Chief Executive Officer | Port of Melbourne Corporation

Direct: +61 3 9683 1387 | Direct Fax: +61 3 9683 1385 | Mobile: +61 0417 392 248

Thank you and regards

Brian Lovell
Chief Executive Officer

Australian Federation of International Forwarders Ltd (AFIF)
Suite 403, Level 3
152 Bunnerong Road
Eastgardens NSW 2036
Tel: (61 2) 9314 3055
Fax: (61 2) 9314 3116