Ports

Victoria's commercial trading ports are engines for Victoria's economic growth. They provide critical transfer points in Victoria's transport network and connect Victoria to international markets.

Quick guide to the ports section

Port Futures - the new strategy to ensure Victoria's trading ports are developed and managed effectively.

Freight Futures - the long-term strategy to shape an efficient and sustainable freight network for Victoria.

About Victoria's ports - details of ownership, management and projects at each major port.

Melbourne Port@L - a strategy to develop the Port of Melbourne, the Dynon freight precinct and related transport links into a world-class intermodal freight hub to efficiently handle trade growth.

Safety and environment management plans - all ports managers are required to have plans specific to the needs and challenges of their own particular ports.

Channel deepening - deepening the shipping channels servicing the Port of Melbourne has been identified as important to enable full utilisation of the port's capacity.