ACCC chairman Rod Sims said that if container numbers continue to increase at current rates, there is a risk that capacity problems, similar to those observed in Sydney, could emerge in Melbourne.<\/p>\n
The ACCC\u2019s findings echo sentiments expressed by shipping line ANL which says there is a \u201ccrisis in port capacity\u201d in Victoria.<\/p>\n
ANL managing director John Lines said that while planning for the longer-term capacity in Melbourne was welcomed, there was a crisis in port capacity right now.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnlike the ports of Sydney and Brisbane, which have new facilities under construction, Melbourne has yet to even announce any new short-term capacity increase or development. Let\u2019s be very clear. In our view Swanson Dock is full,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The ACCC has encouraged the invitation of a third stevedore to provide increased competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cOpportunities for new entry into Australian stevedoring are rare – this makes them all the more important when they do arise. We would welcome the Victorian government taking advantage of the need for new investment by introducing a third competitor into the port of Melbourne,\u201d Mr Simes said.<\/p>\n
The port of Hastings is seen as a long-term alternative to Melbourne.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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