Shipping Port

The Port of Newcastle is the largest export port in Australia and is one of the world’s largest coal tonnage ports (shipping more than 80 million tones in 2005-06 woth $6 billion dollars).

It is also a growing cargo and general container hub, with major expansion plans currently in development. Over 1,400 ships visit the port each year. Excellent transport infrastructure and ongoing efficiency measures at the Port contribute to a lack of congestion and rapid turnaround compared with Australia’s metropolitan ports.