The Victorian Government has announced a major freight infrastructure development in Melbourne’s inner west, with global logistics company MEDLOG confirmed as a key tenant at the former Melbourne Market site in West Melbourne.
In partnership with the Port of Melbourne, MEDLOG will redevelop part of the 29-hectare site to establish container storage facilities adjacent to the port. The move is designed to streamline freight movements by reducing the distance containers need to travel, easing pressure on local road networks.
By bringing container storage closer to the port, the project is expected to reduce truck movements through surrounding suburbs including Yarraville, Tottenham, Brooklyn and Seddon. The initiative builds on broader efforts such as the West Gate Tunnel and No-Truck Zones, which aim to improve safety, air quality and congestion outcomes across Melbourne’s inner west.
The redevelopment forms part of a wider transformation of the former market site, which spans an area equivalent to more than 14 MCGs. Approximately $500 million in private investment is planned across the precinct, supporting increased freight capacity and long-term supply chain resilience.
Victoria’s freight sector plays a significant role in the state’s economy, contributing more than $36 billion annually, supporting around 240,000 jobs and moving approximately 440 million tonnes of freight each year. The Port of Melbourne remains Australia’s busiest container port, handling more than a third of the nation’s container trade.
Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne says the project will improve efficiency while reducing the burden on local communities.
“This is about keeping goods moving while taking pressure off local streets – cutting truck traffic, improving safety and strengthening Victoria’s supply chains,” Melissa says.
Industry stakeholders say the development will deliver operational benefits, including reduced congestion, improved access and fewer delays for transport operators.
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