Terminal Access Charges Remain in the Spotlight

Terminal Access Charges (TACs) continue to be a major concern for Australia's freight and logistics industry, with many businesses questioning the lack of transparency and limited ability to challenge increasing costs.

As a proud member of the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA), End to End Logistics supports the industry's ongoing advocacy for stronger regulatory oversight of these charges. FTA, together with the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), recently met with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to discuss the growing impact of Terminal Access Charges and other landside costs on Australia's international supply chain.

As part of its 2025-26 Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report, the ACCC is now seeking feedback from businesses across the supply chain. This provides an important opportunity for importers, exporters, freight forwarders and transport operators to share their experiences and help inform future policy.

The discussion extends beyond Terminal Access Charges alone. Increasingly, businesses are facing additional supply chain costs and operational requirements that offer little opportunity for negotiation, making transparency and accountability more important than ever.

If your business has been impacted by Terminal Access Charges, vehicle booking systems or other port-related costs, now is the time to make your voice heard.

At End to End Logistics, we see firsthand how these charges affect Australian businesses. Through our membership with Freight & Trade Alliance, we remain actively engaged with industry developments and advocacy aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and fairness.

If you'd like to make a submission to the ACCC but aren't sure where to begin, we'd be happy to help you understand the process or discuss the issues affecting your business. Every submission contributes to building a stronger case for meaningful industry reform.