Maritime Programs

The links below provide information on the background, purpose and funding of programs which are aimed at alleviating the cost disadvantage associated with transportation of freight and passenger vehicles to Tasmania by sea.

• 1. Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (or TFES)

  This scheme assists in alleviating the sea freight cost disadvantage incurred by shippers of eligible non-bulk goods moved by sea between Tasmania and mainland Australia, and between King Island and the main island of Tasmania, and between the Furneaux Group and the main island of Tasmania. Click here for more information

• 2. Tasmanian Wheat Freight Scheme

  This scheme assists in alleviating the cost of shipping bulk wheat to Tasmania. Assistance is not available under this scheme for containerised shipments of wheat as these are eligible for assistance under the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme. Click here for more information

• 3. Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme

  This scheme assists in alleviating the cost of sea travel across Bass Strait for passengers accompanying an eligible vehicle. Click here for more information