Patrick increase Landside and Ancillary Charges 02/02/24

Patrick Terminals has issued its Final 30-day Notice to increase its Landside & Ancillary Charges at its four container terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle from 4 March 2024.

The following Landside Fee Increase Percentage have been announced by Patrick:-

Landside Charge (TAC) for Full Imports – 20% increase in Melbourne ; 22.52% in Sydney ; 25% in Brisbane & by 41.68% in Fremantle

Landside Charge (TAC) for Full Exports - 7.51% increase in Melbourne ; 7.53% in Sydney ; 7.51% in Brisbane & by 41.68% in Fremantle

VBS Booking Fee (Electronic) per slot – Melbourne, Sydney ,Brisbane increase by 15.06% & Fremantle increase by 14.98%

VBS-related and Ancillary charges increasing by percentages ranging from 7.50% to 9.55% including;

• Vehicle Booking System (VBS) Fees
• Side Loader Fee in each terminal
• CargoLink VBS Charges
• All other Ancillary charges
• Weight Amendment 
  • This Fee applies to all import containers determined by Patrick’s PONDUS calibrated container weighing stand to have a weight variance of greater than +/- one metric tonne than the documented weight.
  • Weight Amendment Fees for export containers determined to have a weight mis-declaration

Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Container Storage - OOG cargo will continue to receive the standard three day free storage period, however will attract a higher charge rate.

Although we acknowledge that the price increases are never desired, we have no alternative but to pass them on if they are enforced.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Customer team.