Ports Australia

🎺BIG NEWS! We're heading to Gladstone in sunny Queensland for BizOps 2025!☀️ On 2-4 September, join experts in ports and maritime to explore topics such as #cybersecurity, #automation, #safety and #sustainability. BizOps focuses strongly on port #operations & #technology and only happens every second year—so don't miss out! This is your chance to network with peers, gain insights from expert speakers and discover the latest trends and technology in ports. Registrations open soon! Keep an eye out on our socials for the latest 👀 #BizOps25 #maritime #ports #portoperations #business #technology #innovation #freight #transport #shipping #indsutry #events #conferences #networking #Gladstone #Queensland

Höegh Autoliners secures first ever low-carbon towage solution in Australia! ⚓ 🌱 🏅 We are pretty excited to have partnered with Höegh to provide our Eco Tow solution and to see the first shipping service in Australia receive a 100% carbon emission reduction (Tank to Wake) through our innovative insetting product. Check out the vision of Höegh Aurora’s arrival/departure into Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd which was among four Australian ports the Aurora visited on her maiden voyage down under. The largest and most environmentally friendly car-carrier vessel class in the world and Svitzer's decarbonisation products provide a beacon of what a sustainable, green maritime future looks like and how the maritime industry can contribute to our Net Zero future. It was a privilege to be able to partner with Höegh Autoliners on this initiative. If you would like to learn more about EcoTow, please contact one of our Commercial team or visit https://lnkd.in/gWcdVY54 Watch more below! 👇

Australian ports move 1.6bn tonnes of trade each year. If you're in Australia, there's a good chance the device you're reading this on came to you by sea—the same goes for the coffee you drink! ☕ As a primary driver of our economy and workforce, ports facilitate 694,000 jobs in retail, construction, agriculture, mining and other industries. Ports also provide direct employment for thousands of Aussies, particularly in regional areas. 🔍 Explore the full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/gjYssBNa ________ So... Where did we get this data? Ports Australia has released a first-of-its-kind State of Trade report, backed by independent economists and modelling. This inaugural State of Trade report provides a snapshot of Australia’s port industry unlike anything we’ve seen before. By providing a detailed understanding of Australia’s trade flows, economic impacts and the role of ports in supporting jobs and industries, State of Trade serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, businesses and communities. #ports #australia #supplychains #trade #economy #auseconomy #workforce #jobs #infrastructure

🎄Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the team at Ports Australia! Thank you to all our members and collaborators for a terrific 2024. Wishing you a safe festive season, and we can't wait to see you all in 2025🚢 🎆Our 2024 Highlights: 👉 State of Trade: https://lnkd.in/gjYssBNa 👉 Biennial Conference in Hobart: https://lnkd.in/gGE6sYQE 👉 Lithium battery fire safety at Port Ops: https://lnkd.in/gxmsNW_q 👉 International Women in Maritime Day: https://lnkd.in/gRxhmwEX Mike Gallacher GAICD Yvonne Kaloterakis Zara Bryan Joanne Ludlow

🏆 Port of Townsville Limited, Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd and Port Authority of New South Wales were award winners at the 2024 DCN - Daily Cargo News Australian Shipping & Maritime Awards, alongside other highly commended ports - Southern Ports and Pilbara Ports. Among the many accolades awarded, Ports Australia is thrilled to celebrate the recognition earned by its member ports for their outstanding contributions to the sector. 👉Full article here: https://zurl.co/HYE2I Congratulations to all award winners and nominees. This sector-wide recognition celebrates the exceptional work, innovation and dedication of our ports and maritime sector.

Did you miss out on our 2024 Biennial Conference in #Hobart? Not to worry! 👇👇 ➡️ You can check out our recap, photo gallery and more: https://lnkd.in/gGE6sYQE Themed ‘Navigating New Horizons, Adapting for Tomorrow’s Challenges,’ the conference served as a vital platform for collaboration across the global port sector 🚢💡 Thank you to Major Sponsor TasPorts for helping make this year's conference bigger and better than ever. The success of Ports Australia's 48th Biennial Conference would not have been possible without the generous support of all our sponsors. Their commitment to our industry has been invaluable in making this conference a truly exceptional experience. TT Club | CLIA in Australasia | Svitzer Australia | BMT | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd | Engage Marine | GHD | ROVing Intelligence | Hall Contracting Pty Ltd | Australian Maritime College | Specialist Port Equipment | SonaSafe 20/20 Ltd | OMC International | Cavotec | Hart Marine | Brady Marine & Civil | Bluemont Rock Bags #PA2024 #PortsAustralia #PortsAustraliaConference #Hobart2024 #maritime #ports #innovation #events #conference #conferences Patrick Verhoeven Mike Gallacher GAICD Graeme Sumner Belinda Manning Simon Mitchell Marcus John Nick Barter Laith Shahin Wei Jie Lau My Therese Blank Andrew Clark Merriden Varrall Christine Holgate Shane Walden Wayne Johnson (GAICD) Fiona Simon Peter Creeden Marie-Alexandra HEGOT Malcolm (Mal) Wise AM GAICD Eranda Kotelawala Ashley McDonald Peggy Shu-Ling Chen

Ports contribute 30.2% of the Northern Territory's total GSP. Darwin Port breaks down some of the key NT figures from our #StateOfTrade report below! 👇 #economy #trade #ports #maritime #trade #supplychain #auseconomy #australia #export #import #shipping #freight #data

📹 (warning: rocky footage!) Last week, Ports Australia had the privilege of visiting our valued members Port Phillip Sea Pilots Pty Ltd in Queenscliffe, Victoria. This incredible organisation is responsible for the safe navigation of large vessels to some of Victoria’s key trading #ports. Yvonne Kaloterakis and Zara Bryan took an inside look at their operations and rode along on a pilot transfer, also called a “step across”. Did you know that Port Philip Sea Pilots… 👉 have over 180 years of experience in marine pilotage? 👉 operate 24/7 and on demand? 👉 guide vessels carrying billions of dollars worth of goods each year? 👉 play a crucial role in Victoria's $111bn trade economy? It was truly inspiring to learn about their dedication to safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability, championed by the pilots and crew at Port Philip Sea Pilots. Thank you to CEO Thorsten Werges, coxswain Michael Randall and deckhand Dean Mitchell for the adventure! 🛥️ #ports #maritime #seapilots #trade #shipping #logistics #australia #auseconomy

Last week, GHD was proud to sponsor the 2024 Ports Australia Biennial Conference, one of Australia’s leading maritime events. A big thank you to our delegates Tristan Anderson, Renata Berglas, Paul Greaney and Samantha Chapman for representing GHD and engaging in important discussions about the future of Australia's ports and supply chains with leaders from major ports, maritime services and government departments. Tristan also moderated the Future Energy and Ports panel, where he shared his insights on how the maritime sector can lead the way in decarbonisation and energy transition. Key takeaways included: 1️⃣ Ports are in an enviable position to both lead and identify opportunities for wider supply-chain decarbonisation. 2️⃣ Governance structures will need to be reviewed as energy transition will require an increased risk appetite. 3️⃣ Ports will need to become more hands-on with their energy assets, in order to increase renewable content and optimise use. We need to focus now on producing as much low cost renewable energy as possible to enable the generation of alternative fuels in the future. 4️⃣ Industry and Government need to collaborate more than ever and there may be a need for collaboration platforms, including creating legal safe spaces to collaborate with potential competitors to achieve industry-wide transformation. #Decarbonisation #SupplyChain

🚢 Not your average terminal Today, Ports Australia had the privilege of touring the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne—a terrific example of the latest tech that helps facilitate the $111bn combined trade value via Victoria’s ports each year. VICT is known for its cutting-edge automation (the only terminal of its kind in the southern hemisphere) as well as its emphasis on sustainability and safety across its entire operation. With 33% of Australia's shipping containers imported/exported through Victoria’s ports, VICT plays a valuable role in Australia’s trade economy. The tech: ✅ 17 automated container carriers ✅ 26 fully automated stacking cranes ✅ 1+ million TEU annual capacity ✅ Energy saving solutions implemented across the entire site Thank you to the VICT team Marco Quaranta Jorge Cuervo Redel for giving us a look at their incredible facility! #GlobalTrade #Innovation #Sustainability #VICT #Logistics #Ports #Maritime #Trade #Shipping #Freight #SupplyChain #Technology #Safety Zara Bryan