Uncategorized

More containers on trains means less trucks on the road NSW Ports is working with logistics operators to increase transportation of containers by rail – resulting in operational efficiencies, reduced road congestion and lower emissions. We have increasingly focused on…

Investment to boost rail capacity at Port Botany In November 2018, we announced our investment in ‘on-dock’ rail infrastructure capacity at each of Port Botany’s three container terminals, commencing in 2019. Investment will be staged, with stevedores being required to…

Port Botany productivity dashboards We have increased our capability to capture port operations data and developed productivity dashboards for Port Botany which display current and historic data regarding waterside and landside port activities. Outcome This data is used to understand…

New hydraulic gangway at Port Botany’s Bulk Liquids Berth 1 In 2018 we replaced the old gangway tower at Port Botany’s Bulk Liquid Berth 1 with a new, custom manufactured gangway tower. This ensured safe access to both large and…

Sustainable concrete for port infrastructure NSW Ports is participating in two research projects through the University of Wollongong (UOW) and the University of NSW (UNSW) to trial use of more sustainable concrete options for marine structures: The UOW research thesis…

Solar energy and electricity consumption monitoring In 2017 we installed solar systems on our office buildings at Port Botany and Port Kembla and began tracking energy using an energy monitoring and metering service. At Port Kembla we installed a 42kW…

Sustainable development features for Enfield ILC warehouses NSW Ports has partnered with industrial developer Goodman to develop 12 warehouse buildings across six precincts at the Enfield ILC. Goodman prepared a new master plan for the site and, after receiving development…

Environmental incentive for shipping In 2019 NSW Ports was the first Australian port to introduce an environmental incentive for ships. The incentive is applied to vessels that perform better in reducing their emissions than the levels required by current standards…