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The article traces the development over time of the Port of Melbourne from a pier of wharf into Australia's largest container and general cargo port hosting 3,500 commercial ships annually and handling 36% of container trade. Discussed is how the port operated prior to and after the introduction of containerization. Roll-on-roll-out (Roro) berths and cruise ship terminals were constructed. Mentioned is the possibility of expanding via the Western port.

Describes the inner harbor of Victoria, British Columbia. Tourist attractions in Victoria; Background history of harbors in the area; Hotels and restaurants; Travel opportunities.

Focuses on the impact of shallow shipping trends on the prospects of Melbourne becoming an international cargo port. Economic benefits of cargo trade handling; Concern for the business cost of determining the accurate depth of the port upon vessel entry; Market share, annual growth and challenges confronting Australian ports.

The article reports on the launch of the Victorian Road Safety and Transport Strategic Action Plan for Powered Two Wheelers (PTWs) 2009-2013 by Tim Pallas, minister for roads and ports, on August 13, 2009 in Victoria. The plan was developed by VicRoads with Victorian Motorcycle Advisory Committee (VMAC) gaining praise from rider groups for recognising PTW in transport planning. However, the Motorcycling Australia (MA) which was not included in the consultation, describes the plan a mess.

The article reports on the Martha Cove marina in Victoria, Australia, developed by City Pacific Ltd. The $650 million worth community will consists of 1150 homes, apartments and townhouses as well as 20 hectares of waterways. To manage this growing aquatic precinct, City Pacific has appointed Allan Cayzer as Martha Cove's harbour manager. Cayzer states the marina is a very unique development because of its private and freehold berths.

The author comments on Port Fairy as holiday destination in Victoria. The Wisharts restaurant offers fresh seafood and large servings. The Rebecca cafe has a large selection of cakes and pastries. Walking around the Griffith Island shows off the historic lighthouse and nests for the mutton-birds.

Reports on the suspension of infrastructure projects in Victoria in March 2005 due to toxicity concerns. Disadvantage of the Port of Melbourne against deep-water ports; Process of dredging and dumping materials from sea bottom; Possibility of toxicity of the Yarra River.

Discusses the channel deepening project in Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. Purpose of the channel deepening project; Impact of the channel deepening on Port Phillip Bay and on Yarra River; Responsibility of the Victorian Channels Authority on the deepening project.

The article reports that the Victorian government has approved the lease of the Port of Melbourne to fund local transport infrastructure improvements as well as informs that the independent economic regulator Essential Services Commission (ESC) will oversee pricing structure for port users.

The article assesses the implementation of the Truck Optimisation Plan in the ports of Sydney, New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria. It cites findings on Sydney Ports Corp.'s implementation in slot bookings, paperless processing and stevedore's performance. It also evaluates the effectiveness of the staging of containers in neutralizing port congestion in Melbourne, as well as the implications of the higher productivity vehicles (HPV) and the city's plan of improving the two-way loading.

The article reports that the Victorian government rejected the idea of Dr. William Guzman to place city-bound or arrival platforms on the other side of level crossings. Topics discussed include the effort of the Victorian government to lease the Port of Melbourne to raise money for various projects, Guzman's letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and a proposition for innovation.

Reports on the impact of the conflict between stevedoring company Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia over non-union labor at the Melbourne, Victoria waterfront. Experience of exporter Robert Bosch Australia and comments from Logistics manager Peter Lo; Chief executive of Patrick, Chris Corrigan's estimate of the cost of a shutdown by the Union in February of 1998; What little say exporters and importers have in how the wharves operate.

Reports on the conflict over the lease on Bert 5 at Webb Dock in Melbourne, Australia by the stevedoring company, Patrick. How the P&C Stevedores, the National Farmers Federation (NFF) company, benefits from having the dock space; Anger of the Maritime Union of Australia over the deal; Union locking itself into an isolated position; Comments from Chris Corrigan of Patrick; How the NFF was able to negotiate reductions in labor. INSETS: The new deal on the docks;See you in court, by Lucinda Schmidt.

Discusses the race to attract exhibition and congress business in Australia. Impact of Jeff's Shed or the Melbourne Exhibition Center; Views of Exhibition Industry Association of Australia Executive Director Damien Smith; Statistics for exhibition bookings; Dissatisfaction with Darling Harbor expansion; Space to be created from expansion; Space desired; Darling Harbor as hard to book.

The article reports on the 9.5 percent increase in total trade through the Port of Melbourne in Victoria after declaration of a 14-metre draught.

The article reports on the 6.6-percent increase in total trade throughout the Port of Melbourne, Victoria in December 2009.

The article reports on the approval granted by Australia's Victorian Government to the Port of Melburne Corp. to proceed with the dredging to deepen the shipping channels in Port Phillip, in accordance with their submitted channel designs and operating parameters, and to engage the Dutch dredging company Boskalis to carry out the dredging work. Pilots and other professional mariners and hydrographic surveyors expresses concerns regarding the safety of the approved Entrance Channel design, according to the author.

The article reports that the Channel Deepening Project of the Port of Melbourne Corp. (PoMC) will continue following a Federal Court decision dismissing an application filed by opponents of the project. PoMC chief executive officer Stephen Bradford said that the port will remain competitive, and the project will safeguard Victorian jobs now and in the future.

The article reports on the construction project taken by Infratec International to upsize 700m of water pipe in Port Melbourne for alliance partner South East Water in Melbourne, Victoria. The project required Infratec to upsize a 225 mm diameter asbestos cement to a 355 mm diameter polyethylene pipe. Due to sandy soil and high water table, it was decided that an open trench might be prone to collapse and pipe bursting would be the preferred replacement method.

The article states that the Port of Melbourne in Victoria needs to be worked on in order to accommodate all the large ships that enter the port and to stay ahead as it is one of great economic assets of Victoria. It states that Melbourne's Port is the busiest port in Australia for container traffic, and is currently handling more than 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per month. In response to this, the Victorian government approved the Port Phillip Bay channel deepening project.

The article reports that Shipping Australia (SA) has urged the Victorian government to make a decision on Port Phillip's proposed channel deepening. Its members are in the process of introducing larger container vessels that would increase the Australian trade. According to SA, it is essential that the government expedite the process in the channel deepening to enable the Victorian exporters and importers to capture the significant economic and trade facilitation benefits of the infrastructure project.

The article highlights the announcement of Victorian Transport Minister Peter Batchelor of the plans to develop a purpose-designed metropolitan freight terminal on the site currently occupied by the Melbourne Wholesale Markets on Footscray Road in Melbourne. The announcement was made as part of the release of the draft "Port Development Plan" and the "Melbourne Port@l Consultation Draft" which set out a 30 year vision to accommodate future trade growth as Victoria's population increases.

The article focuses on Bullock Island Boat Yard in Victoria. It is established to provide a modern and environmentally friendly facility and to allow for perceived expansion and growth in the region. The facility meets the environmental requirements as set under the State Environment Protection Policy. Bullock Island Boat Yard complements Gippsland Ports other boat lifting facilities at Paynesville, Port Welshpool and Mallcoota to provide a comprehensive service for the entire Gippsland coastal region.

Focuses on the declining market share in container movements in the port of Melbourne. Container cargo movement in the port from 1994 to 2002; Competition among shipping ports due to technology investment; Potential for transport infrastructure projects.

Discusses issues surrounding the waterfront dispute between the Maritime Union of Australia and the Patrick Stevedores Co. at the Melbourne waterfront in Victoria, Australia. Behavior of the participants; Similarities with the 1989 pilot's strike; Head of Patrick questioning the police force's handling of the picketers.

Profiles Ian Donges, president-elect of the National Farmers Federation (NFF) in Australia and president of the New South Wales Farmers Association. His plan for winning the Melbourne, Victoria waterfront dispute; How the farming industry may suffer economically; Dispute as an exercise in endurance rather than strategy; Almost unanimous support within the NFF for the campaign.

Discusses waterfront reform in Australia in light of the conflict over the Melbourne, Victoria waterfront. Question of whether the waterfront needs reform; Disagreement over a good crane rate; Dispute between the National Farmers Federation and the Maritime Union of Australia; History of the maritime dispute.