Logistics & Trade

Sydney Ports Corporation is dedicated to serving the port users of Sydney and New South Wales (NSW) and their related industries. A key role of the ports is to facilitate trade by providing a competitive advantage to importers, exporters and the port-related supply chain.

In supporting the growth of trade through Sydney's port we work to maximise both the trade and logistics advantages for the ports, helping NSW businesses and consumers to meet their needs and wants.

By working with port users, stakeholder groups, industry bodies and the government, Sydney Ports Corporation enhances user experiences at the ports. Whether it's reducing truck turnaround times or safeguarding the future of the ports by ensuring their commercial and sustainable viability, we work to increase the throughput and efficiencies at the ports.

Trade through the ports consists predominantly of containerised trade, bringing imported commodities such as manufactures; household consumables; machinery and equipment; chemicals; paper and paper related products; prepared food goods, and fruit and vegetables to Sydney and NSW. Containerised exports also have a high profile in the port, with commodities such as cotton; wool; wine; meat; wheat; animal foods; aluminium, and iron and steel, all travelling through Sydney's ports.

Non-containerised trade consists of dry bulk items such as sugar, salt, cement; and bulk liquids such as crude oil, refined oil, LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) and chemicals.

In order to manage the existing volumes and to attract additional trade through the ports, we are constantly assessing and improving our port facilities and supporting infrastructure.

The expansion of the Port Botany container handling facilities is an integral part of our strategy to cater for long-term container trade growth to benefit NSW.

In addition to the movements of goods, the cruise industry is another important business for Sydney's ports, reflecting Sydney's role as a tourism gateway to NSW and Australia. Sydney hosts some of the world's leading luxury liners, calling at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay and Darling Harbour Wharf 8 terminals.

For further information or feedback, requests may be directed to the Commerce and Logistics business unit on +61 2 9296 4999 or email logistics.trade@sydneyports.com.au