An impressive 3.6 million tonnes of product passed through the Port of Mackay last year which illustrates that, despite supply chain challenges and the ongoing impacts, systems and efficiency have led to our local port hitting a new record.
With 145.1 million tonnes of throughput, North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) CEO Nicolas Fertin said he was pleased to see the port not only employ a local workforce but also move sustainably into the future alongside the environment.
“Our people continued to work safely and tirelessly to keep trade flowing throughout the pandemic in support of our port partners and our regional communities,” he said.
“With three major ports operating alongside the Great Barrier Reef, we also continued to keep environmental stewardship at the forefront of our business.”
Always reinvesting in the facility, NQBP have built a new tug berth facility at the Port of Mackay and have upgraded the Hay Point Administration Building, the works supporting more than 220 jobs during the period.
Mr Fertin said NQBP is also backing the State Government in its renewables and hydrogen policies.
“Our east coast ports are prime locations to support sustainable trades of the future including hydrogen, renewables and biofuels,” he said.
“In the last 12 months, NQBP joined a consortium of Queensland and global businesses to explore the production and export of hydrogen through the Ports of Hay Point as well as responded to increasing interests in Abbot Point and Mackay.”
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