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VICTORIA International Container Terminal (VICT) is marking a significant milestone with the arrival of the super-sized ship, the CMA CGM Pelleas, which has docked at the Port of Melbourne.

VICT's chief executive officer, Bruno Porchietto, says that super-sized vessels like the CMA CGM Pelleas are likely to become more common at the VICT terminal.



"There is a global trend by shipping lines toward the use of larger ships, which are more efficient due to their carrying capacity," Mr Porchietto says.



"It's a strong signal of where the future lies for the Port of Melbourne and VICT - by the end of the year, our facility will be capable of docking two of these vessels or even larger simultaneously."



Mr Porchietto says the VICT facility located at Webb Dock has significant advantages due to its location over the legacy terminals at Swanson Dock.



"Because our operations sit at the entrance to the Port our facility can easily accommodate these larger vessels that are unable to sail further down into Melbourne's Yarra River due to length and height restrictions."



VICT's parent company, ICTSI has so far invested more than AUD1 billion in its Melbourne operations, making the company one of the largest non-government infrastructure investors in Australia.