The payment must be made to the Western Grains Research Foundation.

The final decision is expected to be made on Feb. 18.

The new equipment will increase productivity by 33%.

Despite 47% more rain this year, the port has moved more than 8 million tonnes of soybeans.

Both companies will have grain terminal operations in the port for 25 years.

Viterra’s current auction system for allocating port capacity will be replaced by a negotiation-based framework.

Australian regulators will issue their final decision on the deal Dec. 17.

Organization is asking that provisions be added to Port Performance Act.

Transshipment of grains rises due to reduced export duty.

Asciano board said it still recommends the acquisition offer by Brookfield.