Victoria International Container Terminal

What Victoria International Container Terminal does

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) operates Australia's first fully automated international container terminal at Webb Dock East, Port Melbourne, delivering an additional 1 million+ TEU of annual capacity to the Port of Melbourne. The facility serves major global container shipping lines — including COSCO, OOCL, and Hapag-Lloyd via the ASAL Consortium, as well as Maersk, ONE, and ANL on the AAX1/AU1/COBRA/SEA service — alongside domestic transport carriers. Its bay-side berth configuration, unhindered by the West Gate Bridge, allows handling of ultra-large container vessels of 8,000 to 12,500 TEU that competing Melbourne terminals cannot physically accommodate.

VICT's technology stack integrates the Navis Terminal Operating System with seven Neo-Panamax twin-lift ship-to-shore cranes operated remotely from a control room 1.2km from the wharf via fiber optic cable, 17 automatic container carriers guided by 15,000 embedded magnets, 26 automatic stacking cranes with decoupled landside/shipside operation, and six automatic lashing platforms representing a world-first deployment that eliminates manual quayside twistlock work. A Vehicle Booking System built on MuleSoft technology and operated through the 1-Stop platform links the terminal with transport operators, customs, and shipping lines, producing reported truck turnaround times of 20.5 minutes gate-to-transaction and 28 minutes gate-in to gate-out.

The company generates revenue through transaction-based fees across stevedoring and terminal services, an annual Terminal Tariff covering vessel-related charges, maritime security levies, VGM weighing fees, late receival fees and infrastructure charges, and VBS slot fees. Pricing is publicly disclosed through annual tariff notices. VICT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), a Philippine-headquartered global port operator with 32 terminals across 19 countries; VICT represents ICTSI's first Australian asset, appointed by the Port of Melbourne in 2014 and commencing operations in April 2017.

Name

Victoria International Container Terminal

Legal name

Victoria International Container Terminal

Website

https://vict.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Victoria International Container Terminal operates Australia's first fully automated international container terminal at Webb Dock East, Port Melbourne, serving global container shipping lines and domestic transport carriers with stevedoring, berthing, and container handling services. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICTSI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Container Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA), Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Automated container terminal
• Stevedoring services
• Vessel berthing operations
• Container handling automation
• Truck booking system

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Stevedoring and Terminal Services: VICT earns revenue through container handling, stevedoring, and terminal operations for international shipping lines including berthing, loading, unloading, and storage of containers. Services include landside truck handling, import/export container processing, and reefer container management.
2. Vehicle Booking System and Landside Charges: Fees charged to transport carriers for using the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) and associated landside handling charges. Includes storage fees for import containers and various transactional service fees.
3. Terminal Tariff and Infrastructure Charges: Published terminal tariff covering vessel-related charges, maritime security levies, VGM weighing fees, late receival fees, and other port service charges effective annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) operates Australia's first fully automated international container terminal at Webb Dock East, Port Melbourne, providing stevedoring, berthing, container handling, and terminal services for international shipping lines and domestic transport carriers. The terminal delivers integrated shipside and landside operations with 1 million+ TEU annual capacity, supported by remote-operated STS cranes, automatic container carriers, automatic stacking cranes, and an integrated Vehicle Booking System.

Product overview

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) operates as a single, fully unified automated container terminal at Webb Dock East, Port of Melbourne. The terminal's core offering is its automated container handling operations combining ship-to-shore crane operations, automatic container carriers (ACC), and automatic stacking cranes (ASC) into an integrated system. Supporting services include the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) for truck carrier slot management, reefer container services with 860 capacity points, and VGM weighing services. The automated lashing platform represents a world-first technology deployment. The terminal provides both landside (truck/gate) and shipside (vessel/berth) services as an integrated operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Operations Fully automated international container terminal services at Webb Dock East, Port Melbourne, handling both shipside (vessel berthing, loading/unloading) and landside (truck pickup/delivery) container operations with 1 million+ TEU annual capacity. Customers are international container shipping lines and domestic transport carriers.
• Vehicle Booking System (VBS) Online slot-based booking system for transport carriers to schedule container pickups and drop-offs at VICT, with real-time container visibility, fairer slot distribution, and 24/7 access. Target customers are domestic trucking companies.
• Reefer / Refrigerated Container Services 24/7 refrigerated cargo monitoring with 860 reefer capacity points at the terminal, partnering with IRS International for specialist refrigerated cargo repairs, spare parts, and pre-sail checks. Customers are shipping lines and cargo owners with temperature-controlled container freight.
• VGM Weighing Service Verified Gross Mass weighing service at the terminal for export containers, allowing shippers to select 'Weigh At Terminal' option when creating PRAs. Addresses Chain of Responsibility weight compliance for export containers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Truck turnaround time of 20.5 minutes gate to transaction and 28 minutes gate in to gate out — fastest in Australia
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014ICTSI is VICT's parent company and sole investor. Appointed by Port of Melbourne in 2014 to design, construct and operate Australia's first fully automated container terminal. ICTSI is headquartered in Manila, Philippines and operates 32 container terminals in 19 countries with over 32 years of port management experience. VICT is ICTSI's first entry point into Australia.
• IRS International (IRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVICT and IRS International partnered to provide specialist reefer services including refrigerated cargo monitoring, repairs, and spare parts. IRS has dedicated technicians on-site 24/7 to monitor refrigerated cargo, perform last port inspections and final pre-sail checks, ensuring no spoiled cargo and no response time delays for breakdowns.
• 1-StopcoreTechnology or IntegrationVICT engaged 1-Stop to create a new Vehicle Booking System (VBS) built on MuleSoft technology, linking the terminal with transport operations, customs and shipping lines. The VBS provides on-demand slot bookings with fairer distribution and greater availability for all transport carriers. Also handles MSIC card activation for truck drivers.
• KalmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationKalmar is a key technology partner providing automated container handling equipment including Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC). Industry expert in port automation that recognises consistency, predictability, reduced damages, improved planning and accuracy benefits of automation.
• NaviscoreTechnology or IntegrationNavis provides the Terminal Operating System (TOS) integrated with VICT's automated equipment and the Vehicle Booking System, enabling seamless end-to-end automated terminal operations.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is a technology collaborator contributing to VICT's automation infrastructure at the terminal.
• ZPMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationZPMC supplies automated equipment for VICT's operations as part of the terminal's technology collaboration.
• BrommacoreTechnology or IntegrationBromma is a technology partner providing equipment solutions for VICT's automated container terminal operations.
• Wayfinder: Supply Chain Careers for WomensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry initiative designed to create a new talent pipeline for Australia's supply chain and logistics sector. VICT partnered with Wayfinder to inform young females about job opportunities in the industry. Three VICT employees from Health & Safety, IT and Operations share their career stories to promote the industry.
• Albert Park CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVICT partnered with Albert Park College to run a Community Day offering terminal tours, student art exhibitions, and engagement with the local Port Melbourne community.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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