International Container Terminal Service : ICTSI Melbourne wins ‘Application of Technology Award’

ICTSI Melbourne wins 'Application of Technology Award'

Wednesday, Sep 06, 2017

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has been announced as a winner of the 'Application of Technology Award' at the annual Victorian Transport Association (VTA) AFIAs, taking place at Crown's Palladium Ballroom in Melbourne on Saturday 2nd September 2017. VICT was also a finalist in the 'Young Achiever of the Year Award' category, nominating team member Stuart Finch from the automated container terminal's Engineering Department.

VICT is Australia's first fully automated international container terminal located at Melbourne's busiest port, the Port of Melbourne. Since opening its doors for business in April this year, VICT has brought record-breaking efficiencies to members of Melbourne's transport carrier community as a result of its large investment in automated infrastructure. Turnaround times for trucks visiting the terminal are the fastest achieved anywhere in Australia, with average container truck servicing times only taking 17 to 24 minutes.

Amongst those presenting the award were Victorian Treasurer, The Honourable Tim Pallas, VTA CEO Peter Anderson and VTA President Cameron Dunn, as well as Chris Koniditsiotis, CEO of the Australian government body Transport Certification Australia (TCA) who were sponsors of the prestigious award.

VICT's Operations Landside Manager, Leon Peetoom, accepted the award thanking the VTA for both their recognition and continued support. Personally addressing the industry, he said 'It is important to VICT to be a part of the VTA so that we are visible to you, our customers, and that you can see we are committed to working with you in what can be a challenging industry.'

Mr Peetoom added that 'Since opening our doors in April this year, the level of automation across VICT's landside operation has seen real efficiencies for the transport community and we are committed to continuous improvement in that space.' He concluded by describing VICT's 'very passionate team who love what they do and have invested a lot of time and effort to get our automated terminal up and running. We are all very proud of our achievement and look forward to welcoming more of you through our gates in the future.'

Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter Anderson remarked that 'The technology being deployed throughout the new VICT Webb Dock terminal is very impressive and it's terrific their achievements have been deservingly recognised with an AFIA. VICT is critical for the Port of Melbourne to remain Australia's largest port and the VTA looks forward to working with VICT as it continues to grow.'

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Claire Jordan
Head of PR and Communications
Victoria International Container Terminal Limited
PO Box 5032 Garden City, VIC, 3207, Australia
78 Webb Dock Drive, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207, Australia
M: +61 (0)429 799 152 E: cjwhillans@vict.com.au W: www.vict.com.au

About Victoria International Container Terminal Limited (VICT)
VICT signed on 2 May 2014 an agreement with the Port of Melbourne Corporation for the design, construction and operation of the Port of Melbourne's new international container terminal at Webb Dock East. The agreement delivers a global standard in modern container terminal design, innovation and operations, and is the flagship facility in Australia's premier port.

VICT is owned by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and began operations in early 2017. The terminal utilises best-in-class technologies to deliver fully-automated operations from the gate to the quayside.

About International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)
Headquartered and established in 1988 in Manila, Philippines, ICTSI is in the business of port development, management and operations. As an independent business with no shipping, logistics or consignee-related interests, ICTSI works and transacts transparently with any stakeholder in the port community. ICTSI's portfolio of terminals and projects spans developed and emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ICTSI has received global acclaim for its public-private partnerships with governments divesting of their port assets to the private sector. (www.ictsi.com)