Avalon Airport has opened a new $8 million, 24-hour cargo processing facility.
Backed by an investment from the Victorian Government, the facility, as announced in January, will be able to handle 100,000 tonnes of cargo per year and is equipped with “advanced scanning technology” that will speed up cargo processing.
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“This new facility reflects the strong partnership between Melbourne Avalon Airport and the state government in building the infrastructure that underpins Victoria’s trade and logistics future,” Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss said.
According to the Victorian Government, the facility will process freight transport for major events such as upcoming Lady Gaga concerts, MotoGP, Formula 1 and the World Superbike Championship.
“The facility will help relieve road congestion by reducing the number of trucks currently carrying freight between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and will benefit from improved road connections when the West Gate Tunnel opens in late 2025,” the government said in a media release.
“The new freight processing center is part of the Greater Avalon Employment Precinct and will reinforce its role as an economic hub for surrounding areas. The freight and logistics industry keeps Victoria moving and employs more than 260,000 Victorians.”
The new hub is also expected to halve the number of freight trucks carrying freight between Avalon and Melbourne, as more parcels will be sent directly from Avalon.
“The new Avalon facility provides Victoria with a second gateway for international cargo and will help relieve pressure and congestion on our roads and at Melbourne International Airport,” said Victorian Minister for Roads and Transport Melissa Horne.
10,000 tonnes of cargo was processed at Avalon’s existing facilities in fiscal 2023, and the airport says the new facility will reinforce its role as a “strategic hub” for Victoria’s logistics sector.
“As part of the Greater Avalon Employment Precinct, the facility will create six new direct jobs and hundreds of flow opportunities in cargo handling, storage and distribution,” Avalon Airport said in a news release in January.
“The precinct already houses major distribution centers for companies such as Australia Post, Cotton On and Petstock, cementing Avalon’s role as an economic hub for the region.
“This new investment in Avalon Airport will further strengthen its economic impact and improve the efficiency of cargo operations across the state.”
