DP World Melbourne have advised that due to consistent increases in associated costs of rent,rates, land tax and required infrastructure improvements they are introducing an Infrastructure Surcharge effective from 31st March 2014.
The charge will be A$3.45 plus GST per full container handled via gate operations.
The Infrastructure Surcharge is applicable at DP World leasehold facilities in the Port of Melbourne.
The infrastructure Surcharge will be applied via the Vehicle Booking System to road transport operators and will be coveredby the existing Carrier Access Arrangements including payment terms.
BHM will include this additional charge in the vehicle booking fee on invoices from the appropriate time of introduction.
