Corporation

Sydney Ports Corporation was established in 1995, under the Ports Corporatisation and Waterways Management Act 1995, now known as the Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995, to give a greater focus to commercial port operations and to enhance competition in providing services to the shipping and cargo industries in Sydney Harbour and Port Botany.

Sydney’s ports comprise one of New South Wales’ major assets. They handle about $50 billion worth of trade each year, provide a valuable contribution to the NSW economy and involve the direct and indirect employment of 17,000 people.

The port facilities are the second largest in container volumes and one of the largest general ports in Australia. Sydney is the natural transport hub for NSW, with 85 per cent of cargo having an origin or destination within 40km of Port Botany.

We aim to serve the needs of our customers, be a successful business and generate an appropriate return to our NSW State Government Shareholding Ministers.

Our objective is to facilitate trade growth and ensure that port development is economically sustainable and environmentally responsible, in keeping with the standards of safety, security and environmental protection acceptable to the local community and international benchmarks.

Our Vision

Sydney Ports’ vision is to be an internationally respected commercial port manager in all operational and environmental aspects, and to provide facilities to support trade growth for the benefit of the New South Wales economy.