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Port of Melbourne achieves highest container throughput

Port of Melbourne has achieved the highest annual container trade volume ever recorded in 2024, signifying a historic milestone for Victoria. The Port saw a total of 3.396 million twenty-equivalent units (TEUs), more than nine per cent up from 2023.
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DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition raises concerns

Following DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, the ACCC has outlined preliminary concerns pertaining to charges and quality of terminal services, and conditional discounts affecting rival providers. The proposed acquisition would result in DP World Australia, a major container stevedore, owning a national container transport provider.
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Port of Newcastle advances Clean Energy Precinct

Port of Newcastle has signed a formal Advisory Agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI), making another significant step to advance its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP).
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TasPorts is progressing with infrastructure works at Berth 4 and Berth 5 at the Port of Burnie to maintain Tasmania’s freight connections.

TasPorts advances critical infrastructure works at Port of Burnie

TasPorts is progressing with essential infrastructure works at Berth 4 and Berth 5 at the Port of Burnie to maintain Tasmania’s freight connections.
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Southern Ports supports the Albany Youth Support Association and will be able to expand its delivery of a program targeting health.

Southern Ports supports youth group’s expansion

Southern Ports supports the Albany Youth Support Association and will be able to expand its delivery of a popular program targeting health and wellbeing.
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Ports Australia has also highlighted the need for a more streamlined process for reporting cyber incidents. Image: Ports Australia

Ports Australia calls for action on cybersecurity in supply chain

Ports Australia has called for action to further bulletproof Australia’s supply chain against cyber threats, including the establishment of a consultative forum.
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Port of Melbourne invests $890K in world-first shellfish reef restoration

Port of Melbourne announces its partnership with The Nature Conservancy Australia (TNC) to lead the world’s first trial to remediate dredge material grounds by restoring shellfish reefs in Port Phillip
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The Port of Esperance is the only regional port in WA to have a container crane. Image: Southern Ports

Unique export at Port of Esperance

Southern Ports has showcased its adaptability by exporting around 33,000 tonnes of sulphur from the Port of Esperance. The sulphur, stockpiled at the Port since First Quantum
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Southern Ports joins world’s top 5 with ISO accreditation

Southern Ports has become the fifth port authority globally to achieve certification (ISO 55001:2014) for its integrated asset management system.
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DP World operates the 20-hectare Sydney Logistics Park. Image: DP World

DP World, NSW Ports to boost Port Botany’s rail capacity

DP World and NSW Ports are investing A$400 million to expand the rail terminal at Port Botany, boosting Sydney’s logistics and strengthening its role as a key hub for international trade. Read More