The BTE has developed a general framework for undertaking port impact studies in Australia , with a case study of the Port of Fremantle measuring the impact of port-related activities on the Western Australian economy in 1998–99.

This information sheet provides estimates of non-bulk freight flows over seven intercity corridors for the 25 years from 1970 to 1995.

Compared with 1998–99, the 1999–2000 five port total container traffic, measured in teus, increased by 14 per cent to 3.14 million teus.

The five-port average crane rate was 24.9 containers per hour in the September quarter 2000. This is the highest crane productivity recorded since the series commenced.

Detailed definitions for the Waterline stevedoring productivity indicators are included in this edition.

Berth availability was 99 per cent in the March quarterthe highest level since the commencement of the series.

The five-port average crane rate has improved further to 26.8 containers per hour for the June quarter 2001.

This paper presents the results of preliminary BTE work on logistics in Australia. It draws on the BTE's experience and expertise in the transport sector, and also incorporates information on logistics from sources such as a literature review.

The five-port average crane rate declined to 25.8 containers per hour for the September quarter 2001.

The Australian Sea Freight series presents statistics on the movement of Australian freight by sea, as well as information on port activity, fleet structure, and use of coastal permits.