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“The extra capacity that a third runway brings means new jobs are created in the agricultural supply chain and our produce remains competitive on the domestic and international market.<\/p>\n
“Victorian produce has a reputation as a clean, green, fresh premium product and we’re seeing demand go through the roof for efficient and fast air freight to key markets in Asia and the United States.”<\/p>\n
When it opens in 2031, the parallel runway system will significantly increase Melbourne Airport’s capacity by allowing for simultaneous take-offs and landings.<\/p>\n
Melbourne Airport chief executive officer Lorie Argus said the new runway would benefit Australian travellers and exporters for decades to come.<\/p>\n
About 30 per cent of the nation’s air freight market has flowed through Melbourne over the past decade, with Victorian produce constituting a significant portion of these exports.<\/p>\n
Key exports transiting through Melbourne Airport include dairy, meat, vegetables, fruits and nut products.<\/p>\n
Victoria’s largest export markets include China, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE federal government has just given the green light to a third runway for Victoria’s biggest airport. Federal infrastructure minister Catherine King has endorsed the Major Development Plan for the third runway at Melbourne Airport. which is estimated to cost $3 billion and is expected to be a boon for the Victorian economy, especially agriculture […]<\/p>\n