By Praveen Reddy, executive director, Freight Victoria
Mr Reddy writes:
The Victorian Government is deeply invested in our freight network and connections and the contribution it makes to every Victorian. We know the freight sector contributes $21 billion to our economy each year and employs 260,000 Victorians.
We’re improving freight connections between Victorian producers and businesses and export markets and giving Victorian’s access to international products and produce.
2021 has been a year of change for Victoria’s commercial ports. Fundamental reforms to the way the state’s ports are managed and a major boost to the landside efficiency of the Port of Melbourne have been a priority focus.
The Victorian Government has combined key waterside entities; the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) and the Victorian Regional Channels Authority into a single body, Ports Victoria.
The new arrangements are designed to group compatible functions and reinforce lines of accountability.
