Terminal: Empty Container (MT) Parks

Date: 15 October 2009

Issue: Congestion and capacity constraints at MT Parks

Short Description of the Issue:
Continued congestion at MT Parks within the Port Botany Precinct and the Sydney region.

Impact of the Issue:

Sydney Ports is in discussions this morning with MT operators and shipping lines, through SAL, to investigate a solution to the current problems, including alternative short-term storage options and the use of handling equipment.

Sydney Ports reminds shipping lines and MT operators that timely communication should be adhered to regarding any congestion, capacity or redirection issues for the transport industry, to ensure efficiency and consistency of operations through the whole logistics chain.

Duration of Expected Delays: N/A

Commencement time of the issue: 15 October 2009, 10.30 am

Approximate time to resolve the issue: To be advised.

Resolution action: Sydney Ports will continue to monitor the situation and investigate solutions to the current issues faced by the MT supply chain. Further updates to be provided later today.

Peter Zangari
Media Relations Manager

Sydney Ports Corporation
Level 4, 20 Windmill Street | Walsh Bay NSW 2000 Australia
PO Box 25, Millers Point | NSW 2000 Australia

E: PZangari@sydneyports.com.au
T: +61 2 9296 4995 | F: +61 2 9296 4731 | M: 0408 441 010
www.sydneyports.com.au