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International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Victoria terminal in Melbourne, Australia recently welcomed Mediterranean Shipping Co.’s revamped Koala service
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The service made its inaugural call at VICT on October 4, linking the Port of Melbourne directly with major ports in China and Indonesia
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The Koala service rotation covers Shanghai-Hong Kong-Jakarta-Fremantle-Adelaide-Melbourne-Jakarta-Shanghai
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With Melbourne as the final major outbound Australian port, ICTSI said exporters across Victoria can benefit from the direct, weekly link to key Asian markets
International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne, Australia recently welcomed Mediterranean Shipping Co.’s (MSC) revamped Koala service.
The service made its inaugural call at the fully-automated VICT on October 4, linking the Port of Melbourne directly with major ports in China and Indonesia, ICTSI said in a statement.
ICTSI said VICT’s inclusion in the rotation underscores MSC’s confidence in the terminal’s capability to deliver world-class terminal performance, with fixed weekly route offering increased flexibility to supply chains serving Australia’s largest consumer market and providing shippers with comprehensive coverage across the country’s southern and western regions.
The Koala service rotation covers Shanghai-Hong Kong-Jakarta-Fremantle-Adelaide-Melbourne-Jakarta-Shanghai. The rotation is completed in approximately 35 days with seven vessels deployed.
With Melbourne as the final major outbound Australian port, ICTSI said exporters across Victoria can benefit from the direct, weekly link to key Asian markets.
“The arrival of the Koala service validates VICT’s key role as Australia’s preferred gateway for high-frequency, reliable shipping line services,” said VICT chief executive officer Bruno Porchietto.
“Our fully automated systems deliver superior berth productivity with minimal operational variability, giving stakeholders the predictability they need to plan their logistics around a consistent weekly window. We thank MSC for trusting our capability to meet the requirements of this service,” Porchietto added.
ICTSI noted that VICT’s fully automated operations ensures rapid vessel turnaround times and schedule consistency-critical factors for maintaining weekly service calls.
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Moreover, the addition of the Koala service to VICT’s service offerings strengthens the Port of Melbourne’s position as a key gateway in the Asia-Australia trade corridor, enhancing connectivity for importers, exports and logistics providers across the region.
ICTSI said VICT continues to work closely with major shipping lines to expand service options and strengthen Melbourne’s regional connections and access to global markets.
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