Did you know?

• A standard container is 20 feet long (6 metres) and can hold 10,000 playstations.
• The biggest container ship to call at the port was carrying 5688 containers.
• And it's not just containers: Around 50 cruise ships visit Station Pier each season.
• The port has been operating for around 150 years.
• The main canal on the Yarra River is man-made.

Everyday the port handles:

• Over 6000 containers.
• More than 8 ships.
• Around 1000 cars.
• 6300 tonnes of crude oil.
• 3200 tonnes of fruit and vegetables.
• 2300 tonnes of dairy products.
• 4200 tonnes of cement.
• 1600 tonnes of meat.
• 1000 tonnes of sugar.
• 550 tonnes of clothing and footwear.