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

Port Operations Task Force of Western AustraliaManagement of Growth in the Inner Harbour - Work Programme 2011UPDATEBroad Issue General Objective Action Current Status1. Higher TruckProductivitya) Use VBS to promote higherloading – dual bookingsystemb) Greater use of highproductivity vehicles (on andoff port)Software modifications underreview by stevedoresIndustry and FPA negotiatingwith Main Roads WAChairman has written to stevedoressupporting the proposed change, remindingthem of how and why the dual bookingsystem was initiated and requestinginformation about their review.Under reviewc) Carrier professionalstandards2. Working Hours a) Extend weekly operatinghours to handle growth.Described in two dot pointsbelowIncluded in review of VBS.3. Removal ofImpediments to Rail4. Optimise Use of PortLand5. Greater Use of InlandFacilitiesb) Better alignment of hoursbetween stevedores andother service providers.c) Setting up transport stagingdepots within the portprecinct.a) NQRT/Stevedore Interface.b) Clear government policy onusing rail.a) Future Capacityb) Staging Depots for improvedconsolidation.a) Intermodal Terminalsb) Container ParksDP World and POTAreviewing timetable for bulkruns and ‘receipt anddelivery’ operations.FPA undertaking land useplanning and reviewing landavailability.FPA reviewing rail terminaldesign.Cabinet submissions.FPA undertaking Rous Headland use planning.Refer to 2(c) aboveDOT investigates sites inKewdale/Forrestfield area.Friendly negotiations underway; somechanges implemented and a program foradditional changes in preparation.UnderwayWorking with consultants and DOT on trainconfigurations and terminal design.Under consideration by Cabinet.UnderwayUnderwayConsultant reports on T2 in Kewdale andArea C in Forrestfield completed and under