Port of Melbourne International Freight Terminal

Project description

A new Melbourne International Freight Terminal (MIFT) is proposed to be built to the north of Footscray Road in the Dynon-Port precinct.

The MIFT is planned to form the central hub of the Metropolitan Freight Terminal Network and enable the timely and efficient transfer of containers between the stevedoring terminals and rail and road shuttle services connecting the Port to intermodal terminals located in Melbourne's key industrial areas to the west, north and south-east.

Funding has been sought for this project through Infrastructure Australia.

Project benefits

• improved freight access to the Port of Melbourne
• improved reliability and efficiency of rail freight operations
• more efficient land use in the Port/Dynon precinct
• more efficient container transfers between rail and road networks and the stevedoring terminals
• less trucks travelling to and from the Port of Melbourne, reducing emissions and congestion
• consolidation of Melbourne's role as Australia's premier freight hub.