OOCL wishes to advise all importers and exporters of the following changes to OOCL’s import/export port service fees in Brisbane and the implementation of a new charge termed Port Access Charge at Load (PAL) and Port Access Charge at Discharge (PAD).  PAL will be payable by exporters and PAD will be payable by importers.

The Port Access Charge relates to the creation of a dual carriageway all the way from the Gateway to the start of Port Drive; eliminating the current inferior road section, including ‘roll over bend’, ensuring the port has suitable road access for the future.

In accordance with the post acquisition briefings, the State transferred to Brisbane Port, responsibility for the third section of the motorway – ‘POBM3’.  Brisbane Port is not in a position to absorb the related maintenance and capital costs. Accordingly, Brisbane Port will introduce the Port Access Charge as of 1st July 2011, which will be levied on cargo that is imported or exported over Fisherman Island wharves.

With effect - 1st JULY 2011 (based on load/discharge date) :-

PAD - AUD8/20' AUD16/40'

PAL - AUD8/20' AUD16/40'

Inbound Port Service Fee (PSF):

GC & DG  - AUD89/20' AUD178/40'

RF  - AUD86/20' AUD172/40'

Outbound Port Service Fee (PSP):

GC & DG - AUD89/20' AUD178/40'

RF  - AUD86/20' AUD172/40'