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Maritime Programs
These programs are aimed at alleviating cost disadvantage associated with transportation of freight to Tasmania by sea. The links below provide information on the background, purpose and funding of programs undertaken by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme
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.
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Submissions on the exposure draft of the proposed administrative changes to the Ministerial Directions for the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme can be found here.
Tasmanian Wheat Freight Scheme
This scheme assists in alleviating the cost of shipping bulk wheat to Tasmania. Containerised shipments of wheat are eligible for assistance under the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES).
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.




