Port of Melbourne upgrades Appleton Dock to handle dry bulk commodities

• Port of Melbourne is investing in rail links and Appleton Dock upgrades to expand dry-bulk handling for critical minerals exports.
• Upgraded rail-connected facilities move product from Qube’s Ultima Intermodal Terminal to vessels for offshore processing.
• First rail shipment under the expanded pathway was loaded onto a vessel on Sept. 28, 2026.
• Appleton Dock works cover wharf upgrades, rail interfaces, bulk-handling changes, specialized equipment to speed train-to-ship transfers.
• Since 2016, more than $1 billion has been invested in infrastructure; another $1.5 billion is planned by 2030.

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