Newsletter #388 (View other news stories)
Paperless supply chain from port to customer
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Thursday, 27 Nov 2008
 The centre services freight forwarders, customs brokers and the general business community by speeding both exports and imports.
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Salta Group subsidiary Westgate Ports has opened a large-scale container logistics centre at Victoria Dock, the first of its kind to operate without paper across the whole supply chain from port to customer.
Westgate Ports’ chief executive officer, Michael Haines, says the company’s paperless operation is unique.
"Our new system allows clients to pinpoint the location and status of containers in real time, watch trucks live via GPS, receive email alerts and manage jobs online - all without any paper, greatly improving accuracy and timeliness of delivery. We are using state-of-the-art IT equipment and systems to achieve this," says Haines.
The centre services freight forwarders, customs brokers and the general business community by speeding both exports and imports.
According to Salta Group executive chairman Sam Tarascio, the smooth flow of information facilitates the smooth flow of freight.
"We are proud of this fantastic 21st Century facility. It represents the first stage of our long-term plan that will ease pressure on inner-city roads, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions and noise," says Tarascio.
Westgate Ports is transforming the 21 hectare site through an AUD80 million redevelopment to become a world-class operation that provides clients with a one-stop-shop for all container-related and break-bulk services.
Located only 500 metres from the entry point to the international terminals, the facility comprises a 17,500sqm warehouse, a 50,000sqm container hardstand storage area and a separate 5,400sqm warehouse with a dual-gauge rail terminal.
Victoria Dock will become the vital hub between port operations and the freight catchment areas of Altona in the west and Lyndhurst in the south-east. Westgate Ports has approval to set up inland ports in these areas that will be linked via a mix of existing and upgraded road transport and rail infrastructure, as well as through hubs in regional Victoria and interstate.
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