Avalon Airport has opened a brand new $8 million, 24-hour freight processing facility.
Backed by Victorian authorities funding, the ability – as flagged in January – will be capable of deal with 100,000 tonnes of freight per yr, and is supplied with “superior scanning expertise” that can pace up cargo processing.
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“This new facility displays the robust partnership between Melbourne Avalon Airport and the State Authorities in constructing the infrastructure that underpins Victoria’s commerce and logistics future,” stated Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss.
Based on the Victorian Authorities, the ability will course of freight for main occasions such because the upcoming Girl Gaga live shows, MotoGP, System 1 and World Superbikes.
“The power will assist ease congestion on roads by lowering the variety of vehicles at present transporting freight between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and can profit from higher highway connections when the West Gate Tunnel opens in late 2025,” the federal government stated in a press launch.
“The brand new freight processing centre is a part of the Higher Avalon Employment Precinct and can bolster its position as an financial hub for the encompassing areas. The freight and logistics business retains Victoria shifting and employs greater than 260,000 Victorians.”
The brand new hub can be anticipated to chop the variety of freight vehicles shifting cargo between Avalon and Melbourne in half, as extra packages shall be despatched straight from Avalon.
“Avalon’s new facility gives Victoria with a second worldwide freight gateway and can assist ease strain and congestion on our roads and Melbourne Worldwide Airport,” stated Victorian Minister for Roads and Freight Melissa Horne.
10,000 tonnes of freight had been processed at Avalon’s current amenities within the 2023 monetary yr, and the airport says the brand new facility will bolster its position as a “strategic hub” for Victoria’s logistics sector.
“As a part of the Higher Avalon Employment Precinct, the ability will create six new direct jobs and lots of of flow-on alternatives in cargo dealing with, warehousing, and distribution,” Avalon Airport stated in a press launch in January.
“The precinct already hosts main distribution centres for companies similar to Australia Put up, Cotton On, and Petstock, cementing Avalon’s position as an financial hub for the area.
“This new funding at Avalon Airport will additional bolster its financial influence and improve the effectivity of freight operations throughout the state.”
