10 December 2025
Port of Melbourne is calling for registrations of interest for a potential start up incentive for importers
considering contracting rail volumes to Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) Somerton.
This program would be aimed at supporting base load import volumes during the MIT’s start-up phase, and
support timely take up of rail services now that the MIT is operational.
The current proposal contemplates an offer of $100 per TEU and $200 per FEU for import containers
moved by rail from the port to ITC’s MIT.
Any incentive would be subject to time and volume limitations.
The registrations of interest process opens 10 Dec 2025 and closes on 6 February 2026. Further discussions
with respondents will allow preferred recipients to be identified and terms of any arrangements to be
formalised.
Registrations can be made at Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) Incentive Program – Registration of Interest
PoM continues to work with all parts of the supply chain to improve mode shift as the Port Rail Shuttle
Network becomes operational.
For more information contact:
Nicole Ng
+61 427 700 844
nicole.ng@portofmelbourne.com