In February, the total container throughput at the Port of Melbourne increased compared to the same month in 2023, reaching a total of 262,250 TEUs.
The Australian port’s full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) saw an increase in volumes in February, with furniture, machinery, domestic appliances, and paperboard all surpassing last year’s levels.
Similarly, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) experienced a rise in volumes, with hay, chaff & fodder, fresh fruit, barley, and packaged beef all exceeding February 2023 figures.
Furthermore, total empty container movements also increased at the Port of Melbourne in the second month of the year.
