The Container Logistics Chain Study (CLCS) provides a thorough and current understanding of the container supply chain, supporting industry and it’s future planning efforts. It also informs policy development and investment decision-making for the Port and the Victorian Government.

The study builds on the successful 2009 CLCS, which has been heavily utilised by industry. Now more than ever, we need reliable data and information to support investment and business decision making.

The report that provides valuable information to the industry, the Port and Government. The Port of Melbourne has also prepared a summary report of the main data, and key findings for consideration by the port, government and industry.


Full report available now

The CLCS report was launched on the 6th September via webinar, with industry representatives registered from across Australia. The webinar included a presentation of the key findings, a panel of experts discussing the report, and live Q&A. To watch the webinar, click here.

The main report and a summary report are now available.

Click here for the main report.

Click here for the summary report.

Click here to download a presentation on the key findings of the report.

Other links

Click here to read Port of Melbourne’s latest media release on the CLCS (Issued 6 September 2021).

Click here to read Port of Melbourne’s media release on the CLCS (issued 2 June 2020).

Click here to read an article published in the Freight Trade Alliance’s Across Borders magazine (October 2021).