Bowmans Intermodal Australia’s largest inland port – servicing Australia, servicing the world

Australia’s largest inland freight terminal

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide competitive and secure road / rail container transfer and storage infrastructure to Australian importers and exporters with assured access to the ports of Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin.

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Bowmans Intermodal

30,000 full TEU per annum since 2003

Why does it exist?

Bowmans Intermodal is recognised as an effective road / rail interchange which processes the highest volume of containers of any regional inland port in Australia. It offers efficient short haul and interstate rail freight services which are geared to meet the needs of interconnecting ports.

The integration of road, rail and intermodal value adding logistical support contributes to productivity improvements in the context of physical distribution and storage of products destined for local, interstate and international markets. As a consequence companies relocating to the site can have an expectation of significant improvements to operational productivity and returns on investment.

Why new business at Bowmans will succeedThe site is located 100km North of Adelaide and geographically is not only conveniently placed in relation to Adelaide’s capital city services and the Port of Adelaide, but is also strategically relevant to South Australia’s burgeoning mining industry in the context of receiving, storing and redistributing that industry’s product needs. Additionally Bowmans Industrial Estate has the capacity to service the region’s primary producers.

Bowmans Intermodal has its own on site rail facility which connects directly with the main State and National railway network.

What is it?

Bowmans Intermodal is the largest inland import/export intermodal, linked directly to a sea port in Australia and is recognised by all levels of government as a significant strategic asset, both in the context of South Australia and as an integral component of the interstate rail network. Against that background there is a positive attitude from relevant authorities to the principle of further developments within the Bowmans industrial estate.The Intermodal offers an integrated shipping container management facility providing secure receipt, storage and washing facilities with direct access to the ports of Adelaide and Melbourne.

Utilisation of Bowmans Intermodal has grown strongly since its establishment in 2003 with a number of significant exporters already established in the industrial precinct, all of whom use the road / rail container exchange infrastructure to increase their competitiveness in their respective export markets. In excess of 30,000 full TEU equivalents are currently processed at the Bowmans site annually.

Bowmans Intermodal offers container storage, handling, and cleaning facilities. The site is DAFF accredited and has refrigerated reefer points available for clients trading in perishable goods. The facility’s systems are linked to the Port of Adelaide at Outer Harbour and to the Port of Melbourne ensuring effective communication with rail transit terminals , shipping lines and rail operators.

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Bowmans Industrial Estate The industrially zoned area covers 600 hectares and is segregated from residential developments allowing 24 hour, 7 day a week operations.

The park is serviced by onsite railway infrastructure which connects directly to the Ports of Adelaide and Darwin with further linkage to the Port of Melbourne. The site also has the potential for operational flexibility to satisfy the storage and redistribution requirements for all industries. A number of train access slots are contracted for users of the Bowmans intermodal facility. All rail operations are fully certified.

The site is serviced by over 30000M2 of hardstand areas which provide container storage, cleaning and movement facilities with a number of refrigerated reefer points available to operators situated in the industrial precinct.

Principal access to the industrial zone is from a major sealed road which connects Highway one (Port Wakefield) with Balaklava. A fully developed bitumen road provides entry to various sections of the industrial area. The industrial zone is situated 100 KM North of Adelaide’s CBD.

LocationIts location is strategically important for the State’s mining industry given its capability to receive, store and redistribute both hazardous and other materials with the capacity to provide up to 1000 metre buffer zones. Additionally, Bowmans is well positioned to become further involved with companies involved in both inputs and outputs in the context of primary production.Geographically the park is about mid way between Port Wakefield and Balaklava with both of these centres offering a pool of local labour and modestly priced residential properties. Balaklava is the region’s service hub with fully developed shopping facilities and significant tertiary infrastructure in the context of education, medical, aged accommodation and hospital care. There is a vibrant social ethos in the region and in particular the local communities enjoy top class sporting and cultural facilities which embrace a wide range of pursuits. Commercially there are significant engineering, IT and civil works facilities available on a local basis. Similarly banking, legal and accounting professionals are in place to service local business.

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SITE LEGEND

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Bowmans Intermodal has the resources, passion and know-how to deliver best result systems solutions across a broad range of storage and freight requirements.

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Key Site Capacity and Capability

Container Precinct• Containers are parked on hardstand

for delivery of just in time to Ports• Consolidation opportunities

for users • Staging and container packing • Container fumigation on site

»  Bowmans Intermodal has been operating since 2003» Handles 30,000 full TEU per annum»  A main Port and Interstate route connection by road and rail»  30,000m2 hard stand area capable of handling over 50,000m2

Workforce • Site employs a stable workforce

of 75 with staff living in the area

Nearest township• Nearest township is Balaklava

Recognition• Recognised as the only current

intermodal operation in SA, originating around 10% of SA’s export container freight

Storage/Handling Capability• Bowmans has 600 hectares of

industrial land available• Consolidation of materials for

transport by rail is at a single location

Servicing – Rail and Road• Site is located adjacent to the main

North, South, East & West ARTC national rail network

• Currently 25 services a month to the Adelaide Port and beyond

Integrated Container Handling Depot• Change from Road to Rail which

provides an established handling capability

• Freight Aggregation Recognition

The site operates 24hours/day 7 days/week.

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SECURE & SAFE

SECURE & SAFE

Material Storage, Handling & Consolidation • 30000 M2 sealed hardstand• On site container lifting equipment• Container washing facility• Major ability for storage growth

Refrigerated Container Storage • Refrigerated reefer points on site• In transit or holding storage• Rail access to Ports of Adelaide,

Melbourne and Darwin

Mining • Interim storage for inputs / outputs• Rolling stock parking• 24 hour, 7 day operations

Agriculture • DAFF accredited • Secure bio diversity

Freight road, rail, Ports • On site road / rail interchange• Assured rail to port to sea access• Adjacent to National Highway 1

Dangerous Goods Handling • 1km clearance zone available• Remote from residential• Material handling capability

Industry Capability, Flexibility, Efficiency

Bowmans Intermodal is an established road/rail exchange infrastructure with a proven record of quality service to the mining, primary production and other industry sectors.

Bowmans ensures secure and safe handling of Dangerous Goods in transit and on site

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Future expansion and development

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Opportunities

It is of note that the Bowmans Industrial Estate and its associated intermodal facility are acknowledged at all levels of government as being of strategic importance and this has been formally noted in a number of government reports and strategic plans. There is a track record from government of taking a positive view on new developments in the area and local government in particular, represented by the Wakefield Regional Council, has used its best endeavours to facilitate timely approvals and associated processes.

Parcels of land are available from 4 hectares through to larger areas by negotiation.

Please direct enquiries regarding acquisition of land and associated site developments to

Malcolm May Phone (08) 8862 0022; email mmay@balco.com.au

Bowmans Intermodal has long-term infrastructure expansion plans and is attractive for terminal operators (private sector tenants) and businesses where the location immediately adjacent to freight is of vital importance.

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Bowmans Intermodal 27 Edith Terrace Balaklava SA 5461

Ph: +61 (08) 8862 0022Fax: +61 (08) 8862 0080