Strong container volumes were seen in July at the Port of Melbourne in Australia ahead of the traditional peak season, according to a port’s statement.
More specifically, Port of Melbourne reported that its total container throughput (full and empty) last month increased by 3.7% compared to July 2021, reaching 285,561 TEU, while year-to-date container volumes are also up 3.7%.
Full overseas imports rose 3.9% in July 2021 with strong trade flowing through post-Shanghai lockdowns, while full container exports fell 5.7% in July 2021.
