What is stevedoring?

Stevedoring is the process of loading and unloading ships. The main sectors of stevedoring are:

• Container terminal operations – the loading and discharge of container vessels at terminal ports, largely using advanced mechanical technology
• Automotive and General Stevedoring – receiving, storing, loading, discharging and/or delivering general and specialist cargo such as  motor vehicles, specialised containers (‘RoRo’ and ‘LoLo’), steel, paper, forest products and bulk cargo.

Many of the hazards identified are relevant to any worker in Victoria’s diverse port environments.