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Electric vehicle fleet to support sustainable operations at Port of Newcastle
Port of Newcastle has flicked the switch to fully-electric vehicles across its operations in the latest step towards achieving its sustainability goals. The Port

National recognition for young Port of Newcastle leader
One of the region’s brightest young leaders has been recognised in the preeminent Lawyers Weekly magazine’s 30 under 30 awards. Port of Newcastle Deputy General

New shipment signals new opportunities for the Hunter
For the first time since 2013, a roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) vessel is scheduled to call at Port of Newcastle with a commercial cargo. The Höegh

A chorus of ship horns in solidarity with seafarers on International Workers’ Day
Ship horns will be sounded across Newcastle Harbour at 1200 hrs on Friday ( 1 May) in solidarity with seafarers on International Workers’ Day 2020.

Port partners with Smiling Mind to boost employee wellbeing
Port of Newcastle has launched a new partnership with Smiling Mind to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of its people. At the heart of

Announcement regarding annual Port Litter Pick
It is with disappointment that Port of Newcastle announces the well-loved Port Litter Pick will be postponed to later in the year. This decision is

Port plays a role in recovery of YM Efficiency containers
Port of Newcastle’s West Basin has become a temporary cargo sorting facility for debris recovered from the 81 containers that fell overboard container vessel YM

Port of Newcastle operations continue with COVID-19 response measures in place
Port of Newcastle, like many organisations, is taking a precautionary approach to help manage COVID-19 risks in the community. Our focus is on ensuring the

Cruise ship cancellations in response to new Australian Government requirements
All existing 2019-20 cruise ship bookings at Port of Newcastle have been cancelled following changes to Australian Government requirements overnight. The operators of Voyager of the

Port withdraws volunteers for the remainder of 2019-20 cruise season
Port of Newcastle has taken the precautionary step to withdraw its dedicated volunteers for the final four cruise visits in the 2019-20 cruise season. The

Port of Newcastle a powerful link for renewable energy in NSW
Newcastle has again demonstrated its role as a critical trade gateway for Australia’s take-up of renewable energy technology, with the latest batch of wind farm

Infrastructure Australia applies a lens to East Coast container port deficiencies
Infrastructure Australia’s announcement today prioritising the development of suitable East Coast deepwater container port facilities should come as music to the ears of internationally-trading businesses