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

This report presents the results of BTRE's fourth annual review of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. It covers the operation and impact of the Scheme up to (and including) 1999–2000.

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.

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.

The five-port total container traffic increased to 1.740 million teus during July–December 2001. Berth availability was 95 per cent in the December quarter.

The five-port total container traffic increased to 1.740 million teus during July–December 2001. Berth availability was 95 per cent in the December quarter.

This study analyses and forecasts trends in the usage of containers for the carriage of Australia's seaborne freight over the period 2001–02 to 2010–11.

The five-port average crane rate improved from 26.6 in the March quarter to 26.9 containers per hour for the June quarter 2002. This is the highest five-port average crane rate ever recorded in Waterline.