Trade update
Total trade reached 18.9 million tonnes in the first six months of the financial year, an 11.5% increase on the same period last year. While many commodities have performed strongly, meat products, coal and cotton have been strong export contributors. Coal volumes reflect additional supply coming online with Acland Stage 3 now in production, while favourable seasonal conditions and strong international demand have supported higher cotton and beef exports. Cement products, crude oil and building materials continue to lead import volumes due to increased construction activity.
Port Drive pavement rehabilitation
Works are starting in early February along a 1.7km section of Port Drive – between Bulk Terminals Drive and the roundabout opposite DP World – to undertake full depth rehabilitation of the pavement and roundabouts.
The roundabouts will also be widened with a reduced gradient to improve safety, and the Seafarers roundabout will be upgraded to provide direct access to Seafarers Street from Port Drive in both directions.
A full depth pavement upgrade further along Port Drive – a 460m long section between Bingera Drive and Bishop Drive – is also planned to commence later this year.
Port Drive will remain open during construction, with speed reductions and traffic management in place. Most works will occur overnight between 5pm and 5am, with some minor daytime activity; some delays may be expected.
The improvements are designed to improve safety and efficiency for all road users while enhancing our road network to accommodate the longer, larger heavy vehicles operating within the port precinct.
Port Alerts will be issued to keep the port community updated as the works progress. You can sign up for Port Alerts via our website.
BMT's new container reach stacker boosts efficiency
The Brisbane Multimodal Terminal has commissioned a new container reach stacker – the first of two joining the fleet – further enhancing the terminal’s capability and operational flexibility.
The new equipment allows operators to reach over a waiting train to unload a second, supporting more efficient rail handling.
In FY25, the Port of Brisbane handled over 1.6 million containers – approximately 98% of these were handled by trucks. As Queensland’s population grows, so too will trade volumes required to support it – it’s essential to achieve a more sustainable modal balance to support South East Queensland’s environment and liveability while also facilitating trade growth.
Working with our customers to move more containerised freight by rail continues to be a key focus for PBPL and this investment helps strengthen the BMT’s resilience and position it for future capacity needs. It’s a practical step in ensuring the Port continues to grow alongside Queensland’s freight demand.
It Starts at the Port
The Port of Brisbane and its supply chain contribute more than $11 billion to Queensland’s economy each year, supporting almost 73,000 jobs statewide, including over 10,000 within the port precinct.
It’s also one of Australia’s most diverse and fastest growing container ports, moving more than 450 commodities to and from 140 countries, keeping industries supplied, communities connected, and our local and national economies moving.
We recently launched a digital campaign to help showcase the essential role the Port plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders. Watch the video here.
TSHD Brisbane returns for summer campaign
Our flagship vessel, the TSHD Brisbane, has returned to Port to Brisbane following a planned refit completed late last year – essential maintenance to ensure she continues to operate safely and reliably for the Port of Brisbane and our dredging customers. She has also recently completed a successful dredging campaign for Port of Gladstone.
The TSHD Brisbane and crew – together with our Marine Operations and Hydrographic Surveying teams – is carrying out annual maintenance dredging within the Port’s navigational channel. This work removes excess sediment to maintain safe, navigable depths for commercial shipping.
All operations are carried out under strict permit conditions. Modern Slavery Statement
In
December, we proudly published our sixth annual Modern Slavery Statement strengthening
our commitment to combat modern slavery.
Port of Brisbane has zero tolerance for modern
slavery within our operations and supply chain and over the last 12 months
we’ve driven various initiatives to strengthen our response to the Modern
Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). This work is supported by our Modern Slavery
Steering Committee, comprising representatives from across our business.
Our Modern Slavery Statement is available on
our website.
Educational tours kick-off
Educational tours are off to a strong start to the year with Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre (MBEEC) educators recently visiting the Port for a tour and planning session.
Last year with MBEEC we hosted over 75 tours with about 1,700 students, with more planned for this year. These tours are a key way we raise awareness about how the port operates and how we manage the surrounding local environment.
We’re pleased to continue our educational programs this year through our partners including MBEEC, Tangalooma Eco Marines and Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre.
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