Annual Review - Shipping Australia

FREMANTLE
PORTS
Recognised for excellence in delivery of services to support
trade growth in containerised, break-bulk and bulk cargo
sectors as Western Australia’s principal general cargo port.
• Working with port customers to
understand and respond to their needs
• Contributing significantly to
Western Australia’s economic growth
• Maximising opportunities to improve
efficiency in container handling
• Upgrading port infrastructure
• Working with industry and government
to improve landside logistics
• Committed to high standards of safety
and environmental management
• Building and maintaining positive
community links
For information about doing business with Fremantle Ports, contact:
www.fremantleports.com.au
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Glenn Stephens, Senior Manager Trade and Business Development, on 08 9430 3377 or
email: glenn.stephens@fremantleports.com.au
Port of Darwin
CRICOS Provider: 00586B
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Email: metl@metl.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)2 8296 6385
$50
billion
of trade handled annually
comprising more than
50%
of Queensland’s
international trade
Inland Rail starts here and now
The Port of Brisbane is Australia’s fastest growing
multi-cargo port and a world-class infrastructure
asset that enables the Queensland economy.
Australia is in a unique position to capitalise
on the economic shifts occurring in Asia that
are increasing demand for agricultural produce.
As global demand increases, trade growth
is forecast to continue, delivering significant
benefits to the Queensland economy and
partners all along the supply chain.
Guarantee global export
competitiveness
Secure a viable and efficient path to market
Reduce logistics chain costs
and deliver intermodal choices
Currently 5% of Port-bound freight is
transported by rail; global standard is 30%
A long-term freight solution is needed to
support this growth. Achieving freight modal
balance will deliver liveable, sustainable cities
while driving productivity and competitiveness,
lowering costs and strengthening the economy.
Improve road safety
Dedicated freight rail access to the Port of
Brisbane is a national infrastructure priority.
It enhances the business case for Inland
Rail, bringing delivery closer. Together they
will future-proof the Port’s national road
and rail connectivity and deliver significant,
long-term benefits to exporters, industry
and the community.
Reduce truck-related traffic congestion
It is 9 times safer to transport
freight by rail than road
Improve Australia’s productivity
and liveability
Reduce carbon emissions
Rail emits 75% less greenhouse
gas emissions per tonne of freight
compared to road
To find out more about how the Port of Brisbane can provide your business with
opportunities to grow, visit www.portbris.com.au or contact the Senior Manager
Strategic Projects on +61 7 3258 4888.
Port of Newcastle —
world class project cargo facilities
Moving rolling stock, project or construction cargo?
Talk to Port of Newcastle now.
Port of Newcastle benefits:
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Contact Wayne Mabbott, Trade Development Manager, Port of Newcastle
+61 2 4908 8228 or mobile 0418 824 563.
www.portofnewcastle.com.au
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TASMANIA
WELL POSITIONED IN A GROWING MARKET
For decades cruise ships have been
visiting the picturesque ports of
Tasmania. The State’s safe harbours,
the ports’ proximity to internationally
recognised tourism attractions and
a commitment to guaranteed port
bookings, continues to ensure that
Tasmania is on the priority list for
southern hemisphere destinations.
Cruise tourism has grown
substantially in the number and size
of vessels calling at the State’s ports.
Growth in the last ten years has seen
the amount of passengers and crew
that visit Tasmania aboard cruise
vessels increase by over 280%.
With significant increases such
as this, Cruise Down Under, the
Australian cruise co-operative
marketing body, is conscious that
both ports and destinations need to
keep pace with the industry, cruise
ships and passenger’s changing
needs.
General Manager of Cruise Down
Under, Mrs Jill Abel says “When I was
working in ports, the cruise industry
seemed to fit into an organisation’s
community service division, those
ports that have evolved their attitude
to include a more commercial focus
while keeping in mind the community
value, are reaping the benefits.
“In this day and age, the key thing
that ports need to remember is that
they’re not any different to an airport,
ports facilitate access to destinations
just as airports do. This needs to be
done safely and efficiently, and unlike
most other ‘freight’ that moves across
ports, cruise freight is intelligent so
first impressions count.
“The investment in infrastructure
that Tasports (Tasmanian Port
Corporation) has committed to in
their premier cruise port in Hobart,
has made a huge difference to both
cruise ships and passengers. The new
terminal not only works aesthetically
but also from an operational
perspective it has vastly improved
the seamless transfer of passengers
through the port and out into the
surrounding destination,” said Ms
Abel.
As the industry continues to evolve,
a growing trend in Australia is the
increase in domestic itineraries,
particularly those that focus on the
expedition market (Cruise Lines
International Association Australia,
Source Market Report 2013).
“Tasmania is generally considered
an ‘expedition destination’ because
of the types of experiences on offer,
this trend is one of the reasons the
State invests heavily in the outer
ports, the recent upgrades to the
Port Arthur infrastructure will allow
larger and more vessels to berth
at one of Tasmania’s most visited
attractions, the Port Arthur Historic
Site. Burnie also remains a popular
gateway to the Cradle Coast tourism
region, our challenge is to continue to
develop cost-effective infrastructure
enhancement to handle the growing
size of vessels,” Kevin Moore General
Manager Commercial and Trade,
Tasports.
In 2014-2015 Tasmania will welcome
almost 165,000 cruise passengers
and crew, as more and more
Australians choose to cruise on their
holidays, the State is well positioned
to continue its quality reputation as a
world class destination.
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TUF
WRAP
The shipping industry depends on the seafarers that crew the ships of the
world’s commercial fleets.
The welfare of those seafarers is a major factor in the safe working and
operation of the industry. However, until early last decade, there had
been little in the way of a coordinated national approach to this vital
human aspect.
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 encourages the development of
welfare boards at the port, regional and national level.
The Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council (ASWC) promotes the
development of existing welfare facilities and assists in coordination of
port/regional welfare committees.
For more information on the ASWC please visit
www.amsa.gov.au/seafarers_welfare
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