The MSC Eleni at VICT

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), a fully automated container terminal and International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s business unit in the Port of Melbourne, Australia, received the inaugural call of the enhanced Wallaby service last September.

Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the Wallaby service offers a faster and more direct connection between Australia, New Zealand, and North Asia to provide customers with improved reliability and efficiency. The revised port rotation provides coverage of New Zealand ports, including Bluff, and a seamless connection to MSC's global network via the shipping line’s main hubs in Hong Kong, Yantian, Shanghai and Ningbo. The full port rotation is as follows: Hong Kong – Yantian – Xiamen – Shanghai – Ningbo – Sydney – Melbourne – Auckland – Bluff – Lyttelton – Wellington – Napier – Tauranga – Melbourne – Brisbane – Hong Kong.

“We are honored that MSC has chosen VICT as a key port of call for the Wallaby service,” said Bruno Porchietto, VICT chief executive officer. “This service highlights our capability to handle growing volume and further solidifies VICT’s position as a leading container terminal in Australia,” he added.

The inaugural call of the Wallaby service was marked by the arrival of the vessel MSC Eleni. The service is expected to turn in 10 weeks and will deploy 10 ships of 2,700 to 5,000 TEU capacity. The MSC Eleni made its second call to VICT last 13 October as part of its northbound trip.

The addition of the Wallaby service to VICT’s portfolio underscores the terminal’s commitment to provide world-class services. VICT is steadfast in investing in infrastructure and technology to ensure safe, transparent and seamless cargo movement.