FIVE organisations have joined Ports Australia: Hutchinson Ports Australia, Patrick Terminals, Fortescue Metals Group, and the New Zealand ports of Nelson, and Otago.
Ports Australia CEO Mike Gallacher the growth of the organisation is indicative of the growing awareness around Australian ports and their role in the supply chain.
“Having companies of this magnitude join our organisation is important to the role we play and we welcome their diverse knowledge to Ports Australia,” he said.
Mr Gallacher said the two container terminals joined as associate members.
Hutchison operates two container terminals in Australia: one at Port Botany and the other at Port of Brisbane.
Patrick Terminals is Australia’s largest container terminal operator, with a history of driving terminal efficiency. Patrick operates container terminals at Port of Brisbane, Port Botany, Port of Melbourne and Fremantle.
And Fortescue is a major producer of iron ore in Western Australia.
Ports Australia also welcomes Port Nelson and Port Otago as they join a growing list of international associate members from across the South Pacific region.
Port Nelson is the maritime gateway for Te Tau Ihu region – the northern part of New Zealand’s South Island.
Major export commodities from Te Tauihu include forestry products, seafood, pip fruit, and wine.
Port Otago is located in the Dunedin area and is the primary export port for the southern half of the South Island.
Mr Gallacher said that growing Ports Australia strengthens Australia’s footprint on a global scale and provides additional pathways for members to further engage within industry and government and work to solve problems.
“Building connections with ports across the South Pacific is integral to shaping a sustainable future for the region’s sector,” he said.
“At Ports Australia, we envision a future where Australian ports share a relationship with their South Pacific counterparts which fosters collaboration and results in creative problem solving.”
