WA Port Operations Task Force Meeting 2 June ... - Fremantle Ports

John advised that the paper has a focus on container transport, was being simplified tofocus on current legislation and future Compliance and Enforcement Legislation. It willalso include practical steps for small operators to undertake best practice in the currentlegislative regime.Action: The Working Group document to be circulated next week following one morereview.Provision of Weighbridges for COR Compliance:Michael Pal spoke to the report attached to these minutes. He advised a more detailedpaper dealing with both Static and Weigh in Motion (WIM) devices will be presented tothe next meeting.There was considerable discussion on the complexity of using WIM devices in WA.Agenda Item Nine: Freight and Logistics Council – update from April 6The Chairman reported on the following items covered at the meeting:The Freight Planning report provided by Alison Coates (attached).The Outer Harbour Bulk Terminal to be used by small miners who have difficultyin gaining blue water access. The potential is great but there are issues to beovercome including community consultation and extended level crossingclosures.Tom Maughan raised the issue of the Horizon/Western Power demarcation issuewith respect to High/Wide Loads.Action: To be raised at the highest level in DOT – Mark BrownellLarger trucks using Fremantle and Main Roads involvement.Minister for Transport attending the next Council meeting.Agenda Item Ten: Fremantle Port ReportGeneral Report:Doug Brindal spoke to the report attached to the agenda. He noted that this year is likelyto have record container traffic but the volume is slowing down.Other significant Items were1. POTA have put a proposal to their clients (the shipping lines) regarding additionalcosts for night time operations; this is currently being considered.2. Since introduction of penalties at Port Botany Terminal truck turnarounds and ontimearrivals by carriers have both improved significantly. All trucks servicing the6