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Rising freight costs. Unpredictable margins. Supply chain risk. It’s time to take back control.

Introducing Australia’s Largest Intermodal Terminal

In today’s logistics environment, efficiency is defined by more than just speed, it’s about cost-certainty, scalability, and environmental responsibility.

The Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) gives Melbourne importers a proven, scalable alternative through the Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT).

Reduce freight spend, secure cost certainty, and transition your operation to rail in as little as two weeks.

THE STRATEGIC CASE
FOR SWITCHING TO RAIL

Fuel Savings

Rail uses significantly less fuel than road, meaning fuel costs represent a smaller share of your overall freight spend.

30% higher Payloads

Up to 17% more product in a standard 20′ container and up to 30% more in a specialised 20′ container.

Toll Avoidance

Bypass the West Gate Tunnel and urban congestion to save an average of $60 per container.

2-week Implementation

Transition your logistics from road to rail and be fully operational in just two weeks.

48-hour Container Availability

Streamline your supply chain with containers ready for pickup within 48 hours of port discharge.

Integrated Services

Access 31h on-site warehousing, fumigation, and industrial silos within a single 45-hectare logistics precinct.

A new strategic alliance

Proudly announcing our new partnership with COSCO SHIPPING

  • COSCO Shipping now offers a through-bill of lading direct to Somerton, combining ocean and inland transport under a single provider.

  • Container detention doesn’t commence until discharge at MIT, giving you more efficient use of your free time with the container.

  • Customers benefit directly from COSCO’s buying power, securing the best available freight rates.

  • No more port congestion or competing for truck slots at the Port of Melbourne.

  • Your container arrives at MIT ready for quick, certain collection once discharged, once unpacked, empty containers are de-hired directly at MIT.

  • COSCO takes full responsibility for inland transport from the Port of Melbourne to MIT.

  • One provider from origin to Somerton, one bill, and no coordination between multiple freight parties required.

Is MIT right for your business?

We work with businesses across the entire supply chain

MIT serves businesses that need a faster, more cost-certain way to move containers through Port of Melbourne.

Freight forwarders & 3PLs

Offer your clients rail through an independent, open-access terminal. No need to route containers through a competitor’s facility.

Importers

Move import containers from the port by rail, avoiding city tolls and congestion while gaining more predictable transit times.

Off-wharf & container logistics

Deconsolidate, store and de-hire on site, with bonded storage and an empty container park in one northern Melbourne precinct.

Exporters & primary producers

Load heavier containers and rail them straight to port, with on-site fumigation, sealing and silos for agricultural goods.

Manufacturers

Bring inputs in and send finished goods nationwide from one terminal, with the option to co-locate warehousing at MIIX.

Interstate & national shippers

Reach Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane on a dual-gauge network built for double-stacked interstate trains.

There’s never been a better time to consider importing via rail

Request a free intermodal quote from our logistics team

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