Townsville’s ‘Pit to Port’ rail freight initiatives

Townsville’s ‘Pit to Port’ rail freight initiatives

by | Jun 19, 2019 | Intermodal, Maritime News, Rail News

Townsville is on a growth trajectory. The Port of Townsville welcomed the State Government budget announcement of $30 million towards a new $48 million common-user rail freight terminal at the port. 

As part of the ‘Pit to Port’ solutions, the terminal is designed to achieve modal shift from road to rail and will create 50 jobs during construction, with 45 jobs ongoing, reducing costs for mining companies and taking trucks off the roads.

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Courtesy of Port of Townsville.

Brisbane’s new International Cruise Terminal

Brisbane’s new International Cruise Terminal

by | Apr 16, 2019 | Maritime News

Work has commenced on Brisbane’s new $158 million International Cruise Terminal, which heralds a new era for Queensland’s economy.

The $158 million project is scheduled to open in October next year, with the potentil to more than double Brisbane’s cruise industry.

The economic boost in welcoming more tourists and supplying bigger ships is estimated at more than a billion dollars over the next few years, on top of Queensland’s already billion dollar industry.

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Courtesy of Port of Brisbane