LINX suspends bulk grain export services
On 8 April 2020 LINX Cargo Care Group notified the ACCC that it has ceased providing port terminal services to bulk wheat exporters through its Berth 29, Port Adelaide facility.
Wheat export
ACCC grants exempt service provider status to T-Ports at Lucky Bay
The ACCC has released a final determination confirming that T-Ports Pty Ltd (T-Ports) is an ‘exempt service provider’ of port terminal services provided via its port terminal facility at Lucky Bay, South Australia.
Final determination
On 1 April 2020 the ACCC determined that T-Ports Pty Ltd is an exempt service provider of port terminal services provided by means of its port terminal facility at Lucky Bay, South Australia.
Final determination
On 31 March 2020 the ACCC made a final determination granting exempt service provider status to Riordan Grain Services in relation to its port terminal facility at Portland.
Withdrawal of application for exemption
On 20 December 2019 GrainCorp requested to withdraw its application for exemption in relation to its Portland port terminal facility.
Port access a concern for grain exporters
Grain growers and exporters continue to raise concerns about the fairness and transparency of access to Australia’s bulk grain export supply chains, including ports, despite Australia experiencing its lowest annual grain production since 2007-08 and lowest bulk grain exports since at least 2011-12.
Exemption application
On 30 October 2019, Cargill provided a written application to the ACCC seeking to be determined an exempt service provider of port terminal services provided by means of its port terminal facility at Port Adelaide, South Australia.
Variation of determination (Port of Geelong)
On 23 August 2019, the ACCC released a variation of its determination made on 28 July 2017 that granted an exemption to Riordan at Geelong.
Final position
On 23 August 2019 the ACCC released a final position stating that it intends to determine T-Ports to be exempt service provider of services in relation to its port terminal facility at Lucky Bay, once that facility is capable of handling bulk wheat.
Draft determination
On 16 August 2019 the ACCC issued draft determinations proposing to grant an exemption for Riordan's Portland port terminal facility and to not grant an exemption to GrainCorp’s Portland port terminal facility.