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18 January 2021
As the largest container port in New South Wales and Australia's largest common user bulk liquids facility, Port Botany is located within a busy industrial hub, comprising land, sea and air…
12 January 2021
Over the past several months the empty container parks (ECPs) in Sydney have faced high demand by carriers and customers for empty container de-hire. This high demand has at times resulted in…
23 December 2020
As we gear up for Christmas, NSW Ports and IFM Investors are bringing a little comfort and cheer to our international seafarers with the roll-out of the Seafarer Connect initiative at DP World…
23 December 2020
In response to residents’ concerns, we engaged acoustic consultants from Wilkinson Murray to carry out a noise investigation and to conduct residential noise monitoring at four locations within…
19 December 2020
As we approach the end of 2020, on behalf of everyone at NSW Ports I’d like to wish you a safe and Merry Christmas.
I’d also like to share a video message covering some of the activities…
18 December 2020
NSW Ports offices - Port Botany, Port Kembla and Enfield Intermodal Logistic Centre
NSW Ports’ offices will be closed from midday Friday 18 December until 4 January 2021 although…
17 December 2020
NSW Ports and The Mission to Seafarers call on the Illawarra community to help deliver Christmas cheer for seafarers
As we gear up for Christmas, a merry band of Christmas elves are…
11 December 2020
First shipment of export wheat departs GrainCorp on board the Ince Tokyo
After a bumper NSW crop harvest, Port Kembla is buzzing with activity as it prepares for the first export shipment of…
26 November 2020
NSW Ports supports new research released today by the Illawarra Business Chamber recommending construction of the game-changing South West Illawarra Rail Link (SWIRL) by 2036. The report…
20 November 2020
NSW Ports and Australian Amalgamated Terminals (AAT) were pleased to welcome the recent arrival of Höegh Autoliners AS, the Hoegh Trotter at #PortKembla, carrying some rather extraordinary project…
13 November 2020
LONG TERM LEASE FOR GAS TERMINAL ANOTHER KEY STEP TOWARDS GAS SUPPLY SECURITY FOR NSW AND ECONOMIC BOOST FOR ILLAWARRA
Australian Industrial Energy Pty Ltd (AIE) has signed a critical…
12 November 2020
NSW Ports is pleased to see confirmation of $44 million in funding by the NSW government, announced by Minister Andrew Constance, to progress the upgrade of Picton Road to motorway standard. The…
28 October 2020
NSW Ports is pleased to support the proposed City Deal for the Illawarra Shoalhaven and its goals to enhance trade links between regional NSW and Greater and Western Sydney with Port Kembla. …
10 October 2020
NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas provides an update on industrial action at Port Botany, COVID-19 trends and ongoing investment in the ports supply chain.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we…
09 October 2020
Transport for NSW has advised NSW Ports that it will soon be undertaking night works to repair concrete and asphalt on Penrhyn Road, Banksmeadow (at the intersection with Foreshore Road / Botany…
06 October 2020
Represent your community!
NSW Ports is seeking additional community representation for our Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre (ILC) Community Liaison Committee (CLC)
Background information…29 September 2020
NSW Ports is aware of reports of a chemical spill which occurred at 12.30pm at a train marshalling yard at Wentworth Street in Greenacre. This incident is not in any way related to operations at…
24 September 2020
Port Kembla continues to demonstrate its role as a key trade gateway supporting the growth of NSW with the arrival of the third shipment of Transport for NSW’s New Intercity Fleet trains – the…
04 September 2020
NSW Ports works proactively with the community, Council, regulators and port operators to minimise noise impacts on surrounding residential areas, with improvements implemented over the years. We…
28 August 2020
Port Botany is NSW’s primary bulk liquid and gas port, handling 99% of bitumen imports, 98% of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) imports, 90% of bulk chemical imports, 30% of refined petroleum fuels and…
05 August 2020
NSW Ports is proud to play a part in driving sustainable energy solutions for NSW. This week, we welcomed the arrival of the first of three massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at Port Kembla for…
28 July 2020
Port Kembla proves itself as a major import hub for renewable energy projects with Bango Wind Farm
Port Kembla has again demonstrated its role as a critical trade gateway and a major import hub…
23 July 2020
Over the last two years NSW Ports, in partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia and Bayside Council (NSW), has been steadily working to rehabilitate Sir Joseph Banks Park, a nature…
28 June 2020
NSW Ports welcomes the largest container vessel to ever visit Port Botany
NSW Ports is pleased to welcome the largest capacity container ship to ever call at Port Botany, with the arrival of the…
25 June 2020
NSW Ports and Mission to Seafarers Deliver a Slice of Local Comfort to Seafarers at Port Botany and Port Kembla
NSW Ports is pleased to support International Seafarers Day, a day where the world…
22 June 2020
NSW Ports CEO, Marika Calfas shares her perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 at Port Botany, Port Kembla and the broader ports and freight supply chain in NSW.
Australia is an island nation and…
07 May 2020
New empty container park at Port Botany creates supply chain efficiencies
NSW Ports continues to invest in the creation of sustainable and efficient port supply chains with the construction of a…
30 April 2020
Sounding of Ships Horns for International Worker Day - 12pm Friday 1 May 2020
To celebrate International Workers Day (May Day) tomorrow 1 May, Port Authority of NSW (PANSW) has provided special…
29 April 2020
NSW Ports welcomes Infrastructure Australia’s recognition of the importance of the Port Botany Freight Line Duplication
NSW Ports welcomes Infrastructure Australia’s acknowledgement of the “…
05 April 2020
NSW Ports today received a Direction from the NSW Police Commissioner to assist the State of New South Wales with its response to the outbreak of COVID-19.
NSW Ports has been directed to…
02 April 2020
Update - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As we all take the required steps to manage the impacts and mitigate the spread of coronavirus, I wanted to share with you what is happening at NSW’s key trade…
02 April 2020
Following successful provisioning of food, goods and fuel, last night the fourth cruise ship, the Voyager of the Seas, departed Port Kembla. There are no more vessels currently booked to enter the…
02 April 2020
As we all take the required steps to manage the impacts and mitigate the spread of coronavirus, I wanted to share with you what is happening at NSW’s key trade gateways of Port Botany and Port…
31 March 2020
2 April 2020
Update on the provisioning of Cruise Ships at Port KemblaAs of this morning, two cruise ships, the Carnival Spirit and the Radiance of the Seas, have successfully arrived,…
27 March 2020
27 March 2020
Cruise Ship provisioning at Port KemblaFrom Saturday 28 March 2020 and over the coming week, cruise ships will enter and berth at Port Kembla to take on board food and…
22 March 2020
NSW Ports – COVID-19 update
As NSW’s key trade gateways, Port Botany and Port Kembla are essential services for our state and will remain open and operating 24/7 to keep our economy moving and…
23 February 2020
NSW Ports cements 20 year partnership with local surf life savers in Port Kembla
NSW Ports today announced its ongoing commitment to supporting Port Kembla’s volunteer surf life savers, with an…
03 February 2020
NSW Ports today announces that Paul McClintock AO will step down as Chairman of the Board next month after more than 6 and a half years with the business.
He will be succeeded by incoming…
15 December 2019
Santa launches a three year partnership between NSW Ports and South Maroubra SLSC
The big man in red today arrived at South Maroubra just in time to officially launch an exciting new…
12 December 2019
Tuesday 10 December 2019
NSW Ports is today proud to mark the 40th anniversary of Port Botany, one of NSW’s most significant pieces of infrastructure. Two decades in the making, the…
09 December 2019
To mark the 40th anniversary of the commissioning of Port Botany, we have compiled a book of 40 highlights of the Port’s history. Enjoy the read!
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…26 November 2019
28 November 2019: We wish to advise that the vessel in question was repaired on Wednesday 27 November and has since departed Port Botany for its next destination.
26 November 2019: There…
02 September 2019
NSW Ports and Patrick Terminals have commenced work on a $190 million project to double ‘on-dock’ rail infrastructure capacity at Port Botany’s Patrick Terminals - Sydney AutoStrad™, ensuring a…
22 August 2019
NSW Ports today launched its new Sustainability Hub and 2019 Sustainability Plan, detailing its performance across environmental, social, economic and governance measures and outlining its…
15 August 2019
Dubbo Regional Council's Western Plains Cultural Centre has officially launched the 'Container - The box that changed the world'. NSW Ports is the major sponsor of the exhibition. Click here to…
15 August 2019
Narrabri Shire Council has officially launched the 'Container - The box that changed the world'. NSW Ports is the major sponsor of the exhibition. Click here to view the Narrabri Shire Council…
19 July 2019
NSW Ports today announced a three year partnership with Southern Inland Rugby Referees Association (SIRRA), supporting safe, fun and fair rugby competition in the Southern Inland region of New…
07 July 2019
7 July 2019
NSW Ports is proud to welcome to Port Botany two of the largest capacity container vessels ever to arrive in Australia, making history not once but twice in one week! Capable…
01 March 2019
NSW Ports joined in Clean up Australia day and coordinated a successful Clean Up event at Port Botany.
Over 35 employees, customers and community stakeholders took to Yarra Bay and…
18 February 2019
A report by KPMG on long-term container needs of NSW has confirmed Port Botany is the State’s key container port, and a new container terminal will not be needed until the mid-2040s.
The…
15 February 2019
Today the Miami called at Port Botany from Kaoshing, Taiwan. We are proud to have the Miami as a member of our Environmental Shipping Incentive.
So far over 100 vessels have signed up to…
07 February 2019
Today the ‘Box that changed the world- the Container Exhibition’ officially opened in Wagga Wagga as part of a tour of regional NSW.
NSW Ports is proud to be a major sponsor of this…
22 January 2019
Prematurely introducing a fourth container terminal into NSW could push up costs for NSW importers and exporters, result in an ‘infrastructure white elephant’ and undermine decades of careful…
07 January 2019
NSW Ports is delighted to announce a three year partnership with Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).
Marika Calfas, CEO at NSW Ports and Danny Donohoe, President of Maroubra SLSC…
14 December 2018
NSW Ports has partnered with The Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) on a world first project that incorporates waste from coal-fired power stations into low carbon…
10 December 2018
RESPONSE TO ACCC PROCEEDINGS
NSW Ports notes the ACCC announcement that it has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court in relation to the 2013 Port Commitment Deeds.
NSW Ports…
27 November 2018
NSW Ports is set to invest in ‘on-dock’ rail infrastructure capacity at each of the three container terminals at Port Botany, commencing in 2019. Investment will be staged, with stevedores being…
20 November 2018
NSW Ports is delighted to be the host sponsor of the 2018 Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards.
The awards will take place on the evening of 22 November 2018 in Sydney.
We are…
23 October 2018
On Friday 19th October the "Container - the box that changed the world" exhibition officially opened at Lang Park, Wollongong.
NSW Ports Chairman Paul McMcClintock AO officially opened the…
17 August 2018
NSW Ports, in partnership with Bayside Council and Conservation Volunteers Australia, today launched a three-year project to carry out environmental conservation works at Sir Joseph Banks Park,…
08 June 2018
The University of Wollongong announced a partnership between the University of Wollongong (UOW) and NSW Ports was initiated to explore options for ecosystem-based management of seafloor…
04 June 2018
Today, NSW Ports signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AIE (Australian Industrial Energy) to progress with the next phase of the potential development of NSW's first LNG…
25 May 2018
NSW Ports Chief Executive, Marika Calfas, has been recognised for her leadership in the infrastructure sector at the National Infrastructure Awards for 2018.
Hosted by Infrastructure…
16 May 2018
NSW PORTS INTRODUCES AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVE FOR SHIPPING LINES
NSW Ports will introduce an environmental incentive to apply to vessel related charges levied by NSW Ports…
04 May 2018
Media Release 4 May 2018 NSW Ports welcomes the confirmation of funding of the Port Botany Freight Line duplication Completing the duplication of the Port Botany Freight Rail Line between…
14 March 2018
NSW Ports has replaced the old gangway tower at Port Botany’s Bulk Liquid Berth 1 with a new, custom manufactured one.
On Monday the 12th March, the new gangway was used for the first…
28 February 2018
Thanks to the 40-strong team from Vopak, Patrick, DP World, Terminals and Hutchison Ports who joined the NSW Ports team to take part in the 2018 Business Clean Up Australia Day event, which took…
20 February 2018
Media Release
20 February 2018
New Rail Operator at Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre
NSW Ports announces that LINX Cargo Care Group will take over intermodal operations…
13 February 2018
Sunday 25th February 2018 - 10.00am. Would you like to learn more about the heritage and frogs of Port Kembla?
Join us at Port Kembla Heritage Park as Conservation Volunteers Australia…
02 December 2017
On Tuesday (28 November 2017), the students at La Perouse Public school celebrated the launch of their new playground.
Back in April, the school’s Principal, Matthew Jackman started a Go…
21 November 2017
On 16th November Permaculture Partners’ Celebration Event was held at Warrawong Public School. All participating schools were represented, including Warrawong High School, Lake Heights Primary,…
06 November 2017
The Mission to Seafarers operates in approximately 300 ports around the world and 23 ports in Australia. The Mission to Seafarers provides facilities to allow seafarers to keep in contact with…
01 November 2017
On Wednesday the 26th October, the Australian National Maritime Museum launched their latest exhibition - "Container - the box that changed the world".
Minister for Roads, Maritime and…
29 September 2017
Today is the International Maritime Organisation’s World Maritime Day.
This year’s theme is Connecting Ships, Ports and People.
It’s a day to reflect on how we are dependent on…
04 September 2017
On 31 August 2017 a new cargo discharge record was set at Port Kembla Gateway’s No.6 Jetty, in the Outer Harbour of Port Kembla.
The new record shipment tonnage of 43,500mt was discharged…
17 July 2017
Click here for a copy of the media release.
06 July 2017
The Australian National Maritime Museum announced its plans for an upcoming exciting, free, outdoor interactive exhibition: Container - the box that changed the world. NSW Ports is the major…
29 June 2017
21 June 2017
In relation to recent articles in the media, which have referenced Port Botany stevedore rent increases, we feel that we need to provide factual information about this matter…
29 June 2017
3 April 2017
Hosted by the NSW Athletic League, the “Bay Gift” 2017 sprint carnival, was held at Hensley Athletic Field, Eastgardens on Sunday 2nd April. NSW Ports was proud to support the…
29 June 2017
28 April 2017
A new walkway and viewing areas have been developed by NSW Ports in the southern precinct of the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre.
Strategically positioned to…
25 April 2017
24 April 2017
The new Quattro Ports grain terminal at Port Kembla was officially opened today, with a ceremony attended by port stakeholders and local community leaders to mark the…
13 April 2017
Rail freight operations officially commenced today at NSW Ports’ Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre (ILC), with terminal operators Aurizon welcoming the first train to their intermodal facility…
13 April 2017
NSW Ports welcomes the announcement today regarding the duplication of the rail line servicing Port Botany.
Please click here for the NSW Ports media release.
13 April 2017
On 31st August 2016, South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd filed for receivership. Hanjin is the 8th largest container line in the world. Their vessels call at various Australian ports, including…
13 April 2017
23 November 2016
A milestone has been reached with the arrival of the vessel Maersk Seroja Enam at Port Botany, the largest container ship to visit Australia.
With a…
13 April 2017
27 February 2017
A special operation took place recently to transport a “distinctive” piece of cargo across the wharves of Port Botany.
On the evening of Friday 24th February,…
13 April 2017
27 February 2017
On Thursday 24th February 2017, the Norwegian Cruise Lines vessel Norwegian Star visited Port Kembla harbour for the first time.
Carrying over 2300…
13 April 2017
28 March 2017
It was all hands on deck recently as members of the port community got together to do their bit (and get their hands dirty) in order to ensure their local area was “ship…