Logistics

The closer economic integration of Australia with the rest of the world has seen greater trade flows develop over the past 20 years. These trade flows have been supported by an increase in the use of containers as the means of exporting and importing commodities and manufactured goods.

A number of indicators suggest supporting the future freight task will pose significant challenges, including:

• Container volumes at Port Botany are anticipated to increase to over three million within 15 years with significant investment required to cater for this growth.
• Proceeding with development of an additional 60 hectare site with five berths to support the servicing of vessels and container terminal activities.
• The volume of interstate general freight in Australia is forecast to double over the next 20 years.
• Continued growth in population and economic activity also means that increases in freight movements are inevitable.

Ports provide a crucial interface for the transfer of containers between the seaside and landside, with the owners and operators of these facilities having an active interest in ensuring that this interface can operate in an effective manner. Sydney Ports Corporation is a State Owned Corporation, with a mandate for managing port activities at Port Botany and Sydney Harbour, and a key stakeholder in facilitating the efficient landside movement of containers and general cargo.

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