The redevelopment of Asciano’s Port Botany operations is critical to improving efficiency and productivity Australian Logistics Council’s (ALC) Managing Director Michael Kilgariff has told a meeting of exports in Sydney.

 

The speech by Mr Kilgariff comes after port operator Asciano announced plans to invest $348 million to redevelop and expand its container terminal at Port Botany in a bid to transform the terminal into a world class and internationally competitive facility by 2014.

 

“ALC commends Asciano for its commitment to improve supply chain efficiency and for taking positive steps to prepare for future trade growth at the port,” Mr Kilgariff said.

 

“Asciano’s redevelopment and expansion plans are welcome news to every Australian business that relies on improved port efficiency and productivity to keep their costs down.”

 

The project will see capacity increase from 1.15 million to 1.6 million TEU per annum to meet trade growth forecasts, and follows the automation of Asciano’s Brisbane terminal that saw significant productivity and safety improvements.

 

“ALC looks forward to Asciano being able to roll out its redevelopment fully in due course,” Mr Kilgariff said.