Appleton Dock in its 60 plus years of history is designed and traditionally operated as a multi-purpose general cargo facility catering for general, bulk, project cargos and containers. The Terminal encompass four wharves along Yarra river and has a total area of 10 hectares.

Since 2014 Appleton Dock, redeveloped by AAT, operated in many capacities including the vehicle and RORO terminal. Today Appleton Dock can handle vessels up to 270m long and provide quality service and facility to store and handle various types of general cargo and containers.

AAT manages berthage, wharf space and delivers various services, including R&D, to third-party stevedoring companies.

The Facilities

The site complies with all Australian Customs and Biosecurity requirements and operates as a 24/7 facility. It runs in an open access site regime allowing any licensed stevedore or transport provider to entry the terminal.

Receival and delivery services, provided by AAT, are operated Monday to Friday from 0600 – 1400hrs.

The buildings on the site provide amenities for stevedores, office personnel and visitors. The site is security controlled at all times.

The Terminal has undercover storage capacity of 10,000 square metres.

Open Access Regime

The facilities are operated under an open-access regime. Any terminal operator may apply to have access to the site to service their customers. The access is on a non-discriminatory basis so that all parties are provided services to the same level.

Stevedores or transport operators seeking access to the terminal can apply through AAT who will provide a stevedore license or permission access to approved applicants.

Terminal tariffs are published on the AAT website.

Within the stevedore license, dispute resolution procedures are provided to enable parties to resolve any issues that may arise.

General Facts and Services

Appleton Dock Terminal has 24/7 available access. AAT’s Receival and Delivery operations are Mon to Fri from 0600 – 1330hrs. Additional hours and shifts can be negotiated as required.