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

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.

Strategic land use planning - will facilitate the efficient operation of Victoria’s ports and ensure future development is managed sustainably.

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.