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Which goods are handled by the Port of Melbourne?
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Aerial view of Melbourne's central business district, with Princes Bridge and Flinders Street train station in the foreground.
The Port of Melbourne serves as Australia’s largest general-cargo port. It facilitates the movement of a diverse range of goods essential to the regional and national economy, including:1
- Foodstuffs1
- Crude oil and petroleum products1
- Chemicals1
- Iron and steel1
These commodities are central to the trade operations managed at the mouth of the Yarra River, supporting the broader industrial and economic activities of Victoria.12