Intermodal Terminal Company

We're excited to announce a new partnership between COSCO SHIPPING and Melbourne Intermodal Terminal. COSCO containers are now being delivered direct to Somerton under a single through-bill of lading, so you buy ocean and inland transport as one service, from one provider, on one bill. No port pickup, no congestion, no slot bookings, just quick, easy access to your container the moment it arrives. Speak to our team today to learn how to capitalise.

The costs doing the most damage to landed margins are often building up after the ship docks, not before. They’re harder to see because they don’t arrive as one clean number, and for businesses importing through the Port of Melbourne, these costs are only growing. Read the article below to see where these costs come from, and how partnering with MIT removes them before they reach your invoice.

Need flexible container storage close to the Port of Melbourne? Melbourne Intermodal Terminal offers 31ha of container storage just 22.5km from the port, helping importers stage freight, manage overflow and collect containers on their own schedule. With fast setup and storage available in as little as 2 weeks, MIT gives your business more control when port timelines, yard space or transport schedules are under pressure.

Port congestion should not dictate your container schedule. MIT helps importers, freight forwarders and logistics teams move containers by rail, reducing reliance on slot bookings, tier systems and exit queue delays. With containers delivered via rail and operations up and running in as little as 2 weeks, MIT gives your team a smarter way to keep freight moving.

Rising fuel prices are hitting where it matters most - your logistics margins. Moving containers by road is becoming harder to justify. Importing via rail uses significantly less fuel than road, meaning fuel costs represent a smaller share of your overall freight spend. With Melbourne Intermodal Terminal, you can transition to rail, reduce fuel cost exposure, and create a more stable, cost-efficient freight operation. Speak to our team to see what your supply chain would look like without this pressure.

Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) is redefining freight infrastructure in Australia. Now fully operational, MIT is the largest open-access intermodal terminal ever built in the country. Developed by Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC), the $400 million facility is located in Somerton and co-located with the Melbourne Intermodal & Industrial Exchange, positioning it at the core of Victoria’s industrial and logistics activity. Key features of MIT include: Daily port shuttle between MIT and the Port of Melbourne Access to the Port of Melbourne rail incentive Move up to 25% or 6 tonnes heavier per-container loads than road Avoid port congestion and minimise delay-related costs Bypass tolls including the new West Gate Tunnel Container storage is available at terminal Fumigation services are available at terminal Lower emissions supporting ESG objectives With electric-powered cranes and reach stackers, on-site fumigation, food-grade sealing, wash bays, and container repair workshops, MIT offers an integrated freight solution with efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance at its core. For forwarders, importers, and operators seeking scale, speed, and certainty, MIT sets a new benchmark for intermodal logistics in Australia. Learn more about the terminal and our network at https://lnkd.in/g5nhUiBp