Port joins Hunter group pursuing United Nations sustainability goals
Port of Newcastle (PON) is one of seven Hunter institutions that have united to advocate for and drive local adoption of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read article
Progress in efforts to becoming a more sustainable and responsible port
Port of Newcastle today published a report measuring the organisation’s progress in achieving its sustainability commitments. Read article
Port unveils its vision for a multi-purpose deepwater terminal
Port of Newcastle has unveiled a new website and realistic animation of its vision for the former BHP Steelworks site and the proposed Multi-purpose Deepwater Terminal. Read article
New ponds a safe refuge for Kooragang Island’s endangered frogs
Coordinated efforts to protect endangered frogs living on fire-affected Kooragang Island have given the population a boost with the installation of six artificial ponds. Read article
Executive appointments as Port of Newcastle pursues major projects and growth
Senior Australian infrastructure leaders Glenn Thornton and Paul Brown will join Port of Newcastle’s (PON) executive team on 9 June as the organisation enters a major growth phase. Read article
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. Read article
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. Read article
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. Read article
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. Read article
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. Read article
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. Read article