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Fremantle Ports Protected Industrial Action + Adverse Weather Cancellation

We are pleased to advise that the Protected Industrial Action by Small Craft Masters and Vessel Traffic Service Officers was cancelled on Saturday (24/08) after in-principle agreement was reached between Fremantle Ports and Marine Services employees. “This is a positive outcome that will ensure shipping lines, importers and exporters and the public won’t be impacted […]
Protected Industrial Action + Adverse Weather Event

You may be aware that another 48-hour period of Protected Industrial Action by Vessel Traffic Services officers and Small Craft personnel has been announced to commence 5.30am Sunday 25 August 2024. Fremantle Ports have advised that a meeting with the Marine Services bargaining group has been arranged and they are hopeful of reaching an agreement […]
Why Container Weights Should Weigh on Your Mind (As They Do Ours!)

From today, a new ‘Chain of Responsibility’ fee is appearing on the DP World Fremantle Carrier Access Public Tariff Schedule, essentially marking the official introduction of the new weigh-in-motion (WIM) system which has been slowly rolled out over the past month. But what is it, what does it mean, and does anyone really care how […]
MUA Industrial Action at DP World 16 October – 20 November 2023

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), a division of the CFMMEU, has given notice of industrial action at DP World terminals, in connection with ongoing negotiations on a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EA). The industrial action includes work bans and rolling work stoppages (some for a full 24 hours) at DP World’s terminals in Sydney, […]
What Do Food Trucks, Caravans and Boat Trailers Have in Common? All Are SPV’s, and All Must Comply With Updated Standards

With spring just around the corner, it won’t be long until we start seeing the return of regular food-truck events, but if you’re looking to import one – or any other kind of special purpose vehicle – it’s important you’re aware of changes in import arrangements. Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are road vehicles that are […]
CTAA Fremantle Supply Chain Awareness Workshop 2023

The workshop provided valuable insights on adapting to changing business environments, enhancing visibility, and collaborating in supply chains.
Wharf Congestion & Waiting Times – DP World Fremantle

Due to the recent industrial action at the wharf, port congestion, vessel delays and the Containerchain system outage over the weekend, we are experiencing significant container collection delays at the wharf – specifically DP World Fremantle. We have been notified by all of our transport companies that they are experiencing delays far over the normal […]
Maritime Day 2020 cancelled

Sad news just in from Fremantle Ports: Fremantle Ports advises that due to COVID-19 risk considerations we have made the difficult decision to cancel Fremantle Ports’ Maritime Day 2020.  The decision was made in consultation with the host of the event, the Company of Master Mariners of Australia.  We would like you to know that […]
Patrick Terminals Industrial Action

Patrick Terminals have announced late last week that it’s nationwide services will be effected by Protected Industrial Action from Friday 4 September. This will effect service levels at Patrick’s Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle terminals. FREMANTLE – Notably there is a ban on the performance of work on the vessel Margaret River Bridge for a […]
That’s ONE Pink Vessel

Vessels come and go at Fremantle Port but there was a buzz in the office this week with the arrival of the “ONE Commitment”.  This 316m long vessel received a special welcome from Fremantle Ports emergency vessel on Monday 25th November evening as she moved her way into the harbour.  The fanfare was to mark […]
Paint the Port Community Day

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at painting, drawing or taking a fantastic photo of the port? Then get on down to Victoria Quay, Fremantle Port for the first Paint the Port Community Day on Saturday 14 March. Fremantle Ports is proud to announce this fantastic, free event running from noon until 4pm. […]
New Crane for Patricks

Crane ship Zhen Hua 24 arrived on 27 December with a new post-panamax crane for the Patrick container terminal. The vessel also was transporting two cranes that were bound for Melbourne. Patrick is upgrading a container crane that it took away from Fremantle about five months ago. Patrick now has four post-panamax cranes and Fremantle’s […]
Fremantle Terminals Stop Work Meetings

We have been advised of the following two stop work meetings at both terminals in Fremantle: DP World Fremantle Please be advised there will be an MUA 24 hour stoppage of work in Fremantle starting Sunday January 12th at 2200 Hrs to Monday January 13th 2200 Hrs. All terminal operations will cease during this time. […]
The People of the Port

An informative slideshow has been released by ABC showing all the faces from behind the scenes at Fremantle Port. These men and women cover all jobs down at one of Australia’s busiest hubs. They work hard to keep the goods flowing through. Take a look at this fantastic slideshow here.
RIFA Update

Fremantle community called on to support response against red imported fire ant The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is calling on residents and businesses in the Fremantle area to support efforts to stamp out an exotic invasive ant. Red imported fire ant (RIFA) (Solenopsis invicta) was found at two adjoining commercial properties within […]
Fremantle Ports Maritime Day 2019

Grab out your diaries – get ready to write this date down! Saturday 2nd November … It’s Fremantle Ports Maritime Day!
Steer Clear of Ships

With the summer months approaching and more recreational boats expected to be on the water, Fremantle Ports has warned boat owners to take care around shipping. Acting Harbour Master Captain Stuart Davey said summer was a great time for boat owners, but with the sheer number of boats passing through the Fremantle Inner Harbour and […]
Can Fremantle handle bigger ships?

Two of the largest-capacity container ships to ever visit Australia visited Fremantle in July. Capable of carrying 9400 standard containers each—double the number on most container ships visiting Australia the Maersk Skarstind and MSC Elma were each about 300 metres long and 48 metres wide. To compare, Optus Stadium’s AFL field is 165 m long. […]
Fremantle Road Delays – Stirling Bridge Expansion Joint Replacement

Main Roads are conducting works on Expansion Joint Replacement to Stirling Bridge in Fremantle. Night works began on the 10th June and is expected to continue for approx. 3-4 weeks.  The works will occur between 11am-5pm Sunday to Thursday. During those times, the bridge will drop to 1 lane each way. During the normal business […]
Fremantle Ports celebrates 50 years

The Encounter Bay arriving at Fremantle Port – 28th March 1969 This year in March, Fremantle Ports celebrated 50 years since the start of the international container trade in Australia, with Fremantle the first port to receive a vessel. Check out Fremantle Ports amazing video here. The first purpose-built fully-cellular container ship for international long-haul […]
Big Little Vessels

We often talk about big container ships coming into Fremantle, like Archimidis (318m long, 43m wide, 90,000grt), but the two ships with the highest throughput of TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units/standard container) in Fremantle are our smallest regular visiting container vessels: Margaret River Bridge and Swan River Bridge. For the past nine years, they have arrived […]
Fremantle Port Trade Stats

Today we’re sharing some interesting statistics with you from the team at Fremantle Ports. So far this financial year, Western Australians have imported 416 TEU/20-ft equivalent containers (2386 tonnes) of confectionery (which includes a lot of chocolate) through Fremantle Port.The total for 2017-18 was 536 TEU (3488 tonnes) – a big year out of the […]
National award for WA marine biosecurity

  Fremantle Ports has been involved in a partnership between WA’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and port authorities to keep marine pests at bay since the project was piloted in 2010. The collaborative and innovative project, which won a State Golden Gecko Award for Environmental Excellence in October last year, has now […]
New street lighting for Rous Head South

Street lighting in the older part of Rous Head will be upgraded to match the newer area (above) Street lighting in Rous Head south of Port Beach Road will be upgraded over the coming months. Existing street light poles will be replaced with new taller light poles to house more efficient and effective LED lights. […]
Fremantle Port Performance

The Port of Fremantle is the fastest out of Australia’s five biggest container ports for turning around trucks and containers, according to a report released late last year. Waterline 62, published by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics and showing comparative data for the December quarter 2017, stated Fremantle had the best average […]
W.A. Biosecurity Alert

Brown marmorated stink bug detection at Fremantle port We are asking businesses and residents in North Fremantle to help with surveillance for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), following detection of a single live BMSB in a trap at Fremantle Port. This serious pest is not established in Australia, and efforts need to be taken to […]
Xmas and NY Working Arrangement 2018

The hard-working crew at the Western Australia Port Operations Task Force (WAPOTF) have issued this years 2018 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR WORKING ARRANGEMENTS. This shows both of the Fremantle Terminal Operating hours during the Christmas and New Year period along with depots, Australian Border Force as well as Quarantine. Please kindly contact our office for further […]
Fremantle Ports Maritime Day 2018

We’ve been telling you about Fremantle Ports Maritime Day for years now: 2017 2016 2015 2014 It’s a fantastic day out for the whole family!
Crane ship arrives in Fremantle

A ship from China carrying five container cranes has berthed in Fremantle Inner Harbour. Zhen Hua 24 arriving at the entrance of Fremantle Inner Harbour Crane ship Zhen Hua 24 has berthed at North Quay at the DP World container terminal carrying five container cranes. Berthing It was a spectacular sight. Zhen Hua 24 with five cranes on board at North […]
Fremantle Port Delays – Weather

Please note that there are significant delays being experienced at Fremantle Ports. The continuous cold fronts that Fremantle has been hit with during the last few weeks has caused a flow on effect with vessels berthing later than expected and ships taking longer to unload due to the weather inclement.  The unloading/loading of vessels ceases […]
Fremantle Port significant gains in May

Total container throughput at the Port of Fremantle picked significantly up in May, with the highest number of TEUs (twenty foot equivalent units) crossing the wharves for at least three years, according to the latest available statistics from Fremantle Ports. May 2018’s throughput was reported to be 67,932 TEU, a 15% increase on April 2018, […]
Fremantle Fairy Terns

Fremantle Ports fairy tern sanctuary at Rous Head has been recognised by PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne   Transport Infrastructure. ​ Port Environmental Advisor Adam van der Beeke at the fairy tern sanctuary with the Working with Nature Certificate of Recognition Fremantle Ports’ Rous Head Industrial Park fairy tern sanctuary has been recognised internationally. […]
Freo Container Numbers up on previous year

Container numbers through Port of Fremantle in February showed an increase on the same month last year, but the numbers showed a solid decline on January. Total container throughput at Fremantle over February came to 59,252 TEU – which is a decrease of 11% on January’s above-average throughput (66,864 TEU). But last month’s total container […]
Fremantle January Stats

The Port of Fremantle saw a slight dip in containerised trade volumes last month after a hefty December, but January’s total container trade volume was well above average. The Port handled 66,864 TEU (twenty equivalent unit) in the first month of 2018 – higher than the average for the 2017 calendar year of 61,668 TEU, […]
Fremantle Nov and Dec container trade

NOVEMBER Fremantle Port saw an uptick in containerised cargo throughput in the run-up to the Christmas season, with an almost record-breaking number of containers crossing the wharf in November. The Port handled 67,832 TEU over the month, according to the latest available data from Fremantle Ports. This is the highest monthly throughput the port has […]
Peak Season Operating Hours 2017

The hard-working crew at the Western Australia Port Operations Task Force (WAPOTF) have issued this years Peak Season Operating Hours – 2017. This shows both of the Fremantle Terminal Operating hours during the Christmas and New Year period along with depots, Australian Border Force as well as Quarantine. Please kindly contact our office for further […]
Georgia Peach

We’re certainly crossing our fingers that we won’t need her but the Georgia Peach has arrived in Fremantle. What’s a Georgia Peach you’re wondering? She’s a bright orange Erickson Air-Crane that can carry up to 7,560 litres of water with each load, and she’s our best bet against West Australia’s relentless summer. The Georgia Peach […]
Blank Sailing Information

Please note the following important update for “K” Line vessel movements during the upcoming Christmas and New Year period 2017/2018: WEEK 51 : Swan River Bridge V.909 S/N (standard rotation) ETD Singapore: Friday 15th December 2017 ETA Fremantle: Thursday 21st December 2017 Exports from Fremantle: Receivals Open: Thursday 14/12 @ 0700hrs General Cargo Cut Off: […]
Stop Work Meeting – Fremantle

Please note that on Tuesday the November 28th  – Authorised Stop Work, DP World Fremantle. Please be advised that there will be an approved stop work in Fremantle, which will affect terminal operations during the following times:       •    28 November 2017, 9am–2pm Please also note that Patricks Terminal, Fremantle will also have an Authorised […]
Fremantle Ports bumper October

October was a big month for containers through Port of Fremantle, with the highest monthly throughput since 2015, according to the latest trade data from the port. Total containerised trade through the port last month was reported to be 65,965 TEU (twenty equivalent unit – twenty foot container), the largest numbers for a month since […]
Ships in the Night

  Over the course of a year, Fremantle artist Jo Darbyshire recorded the names of ships in the Fremantle Inner Harbour on her train ride to Perth. These carefully selected names are being projected in a choreographed poem onto the northern façade of Fremantle Ports administration building on Victoria Quay at night. The elegant artwork – Ships in […]
Fremantle Ports Maritime Day 2017

There’s less than a weeks to go until the annual Fremantle Ports Maritime Day for 2017! Held at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, this fun filled day should be placed on all families calendars – and circled, twice. There will be action not only throughout Victoria Quay, but also inside the historic B shed and even in […]
Fremantle Container Trade is Up

Containerised trade through Fremantle Ports in August was significantly more than in any month this calendar year, and was a big step up on throughput in August 2016, according to the latest trade statistics from the Port. Total container trade through Fremantle during August came to 64,677 TEU*. This is a 5% increase on the […]
Handling larger ships

Deepening the Fremantle Inner Harbour in 2010 to 14.7m has ensured that the Port of Fremantle can handle any of the larger container ships currently visiting Australia’s capital city ports. The international trend towards larger container ships is expected to continue, with future operational and infrastructure complications for all Australian container ports. Modelling undertaken this […]
Port Infrastructure Surcharge

Please be advised that effective as of the 10th of July 2017 Terminal Operator Patricks at the Port of Fremantle will be implementing a Port Infrastructure surcharge. The infrastructure surcharge will be applied to both road and rail transport operators for all full container movements, both import and export. The rates of the Port Infrastructure […]
Underwater rock mound

An underwater rock mound will be constructed in Fremantle Inner Harbour to protect the Fremantle Rail Bridge from the risk of ship impact. An underwater rock mound will be built in the north-eastern corner of the Fremantle Inner Harbour to provide the rail bridge with additional protection from ship impacts. The decision to install this […]
North Fremantle Roadworks

Currently the Main Roads Western Australia are carrying out roadworks to the Tydeman Road – Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle intersection. These roadworks are running 24hrs a day and include: Intermittent lane closures on all approaches Speed limit reduction to 40km/h Road work will continue until July. Delays in this area are being felt and […]
A day in the life..

Our good friends at Fremantle Ports recently published an article in their newsletter entitled “Day in the life of a container ship”. We loved this story so much, we thought that we would share it with you.  This interesting article gives some fantastic insider information on how vessels operate, what cargo they are discharging and […]