as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), has further expanded its trade horizons, resulting in a higher volume of international trade. This increased trade volume underscores the necessity for advanced cargo handling infrastructure to maintain competitiveness and meet international standards.” Australia is one of the world’s leading


exporters of natural resources, including coal, iron ore, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Major ports like Port Hedland and Newcastle are equipped with specialised bulk handling and export terminals to manage the substantial export volumes of these resources. Consequently, the mining and resources sector has a profound impact on the development, expansion and maintenance of port facilities in Australia. “Australia’s vast mineral reserves


have made it one of the world’s leading exporters of iron ore and coal, particularly to countries in the Asia-Pacific region, such as China and Japan,” says TechSci Research. “This has driven considerable investments in dedicated bulk handling and export terminals in major ports like Port Hedland and Newcastle. The consistent demand for these resources, often driven by global economic conditions, has a direct correlation with port infrastructure expansion and improvement. “Furthermore, the LNG industry has been a significant driver for Australia’s port infrastructure market. The country has become a prominent LNG exporter, with facilities such as the North-West Shelf, Gladstone and the Gorgon Project playing key roles. These projects have necessitated the development of specialised LNG export terminals, contributing to the overall growth and sophistication of Australia’s port infrastructure.”


VITAL TO ECONOMY The importance of ports to the Australian economy was starkly underlined by the Ports Australia’s inaugural ‘State of Trade’ report. It confirms that Australian ports are responsible for 99% of the nation’s international trade by volume, ensuring the flow of $650bn worth of trade. The data shows that ports facilitate the import of seven million containers annually and that almost one in 20 Australian jobs is linked to the sector. Mike Gallacher, CEO of Ports Australia,


says, “Our ports are the lifeblood of our economy and connect us to the world. The


Pilbara Ports in Australia has ordered two ESP.9 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes, for the site.


‘blue highway’ is the most critical path to our national prosperity. “We often take for granted just how


critical our ports are across a range of industries and communities. This report paints a picture of the impact of our sector and demonstrates in clear terms how important our ports are to our standard of living,” Gallacher says.


LARGEST BULK PORT Australia includes the Port of Port Hedland – the world’s largest bulk export port by tonnage. Here, Pilbara Ports is creating a new multi-user facility and logistics hub at Lumsden Point. This will facilitate the export of battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, the import of renewable energy infrastructure including wind turbines and blades, as well as support the growth of direct shipping services.


The Port of Port Hedland handled more


than 570 million tonnes of throughput during the 2023-24 financial year. With forecast trade growth in the Pilbara region, the Lumsden Point development is a key part of the plan to increase capacity at the port. As part of this expansion, Pilbara Ports in Western Australia has ordered two ESP.9 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes for the site. The 200t lifting capacity cranes will significantly improve the port’s ability to handle containerised bulk material and project cargo, alleviating increasing congestion and diversifying trade. With each crane equipped with a 100m cable reel for external power supply, Pilbara Ports can improve energy efficiency and significantly cut on-site exhaust and noise emissions. “Mobile harbour cranes are a critical component of the Lumsden Point


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