Melbourne Avalon Airport has unveiled a new $8 million freight processing facility that promises to reshape the way goods move across Victoria. Officially opened by Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks, the 24-hour operation is expected to create hundreds of jobs in cargo handling, warehousing and distribution while helping streamline international freight.
The facility can process up to 100,000 tonnes of cargo a year—ten times the airport’s previous capacity. Equipped with advanced scanning technology that meets new Australian Border Force screening standards, Avalon is now among the first airports in the country ready to process arriving freight faster and more securely.
The new hub will handle everything from motorsport equipment for events like Formula 1, MotoGP and World Superbikes to sets and gear for touring concerts such as Lady Gaga’s upcoming shows. The expansion is expected to ease road congestion by cutting down the number of trucks that currently travel between Avalon and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, a route that has been under pressure from growing freight volumes.
Minister Brooks said the facility marks an important development for the state’s logistics sector, giving Victoria a second international freight gateway. “This new freight facility will be a game-changer for Victoria, speeding up deliveries and creating new job opportunities for the region,” he said.
Minister for Roads and Freight Melissa Horne added that Avalon’s new facility would help take pressure off both the road network and Melbourne International Airport. “Avalon’s new facility provides Victoria with a second international freight gateway and will help ease pressure and congestion on our roads and Melbourne International Airport,” she said.
Local representatives welcomed the opening as a win for regional communities. Member for Lara Ella George said the investment supports local jobs while improving delivery times across the state. Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant described it as “a major boost for our growing region,” while Geelong MP Chris Couzens said Avalon was the right location for Victoria’s second international freight gateway, adding that it would “deliver thousands of packages across our region and the state.”
Melbourne Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss said the facility reflected a strong partnership between the airport and the Victorian Government. “This new facility reflects the strong partnership between Melbourne Avalon Airport and the State Government in building the infrastructure that underpins Victoria’s trade and logistics future,” he said.
The centre forms part of the Greater Avalon Employment Precinct, which is growing into a key economic zone for the region. With the West Gate Tunnel project due to open in late 2025, improved road links will further strengthen Avalon’s role as a logistics hub.
Freight and logistics employ more than 260,000 Victorians, making it one of the state’s largest industries. The new facility is expected to play a role in keeping goods moving efficiently while supporting both regional and metropolitan businesses that rely on fast, reliable supply chains.
By expanding capacity and modernising operations, Avalon is positioning itself as a vital node in Victoria’s freight network—one that connects global trade routes with local communities.
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