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Melbourne Port - Australia Web site. The Melbourne Port Corporation
functions as the landlord of the port of melbourne. its activities
include making sites and facilities within the port area available for
development and operation by private investors and port operators, the
management of assets, maximising the growth in trade through the port,
and the strategic planning of the port and the operation of common user
facilities.
There are 31 commercial berths including 2 modern purpose-built four-
berth international container terminals. Multi-purpose berths handle
cargoes ranging from timber to motor vehicles, and there are berths
specialized for dry cargoes, e.g. cement, sugar, soda ash, sulphur;
facilities for various liquids from molasses to petro-chemicals,
using the latest handling techniques.
Web site contains sections on: who we are, what we do, history,
facilities, trade, agenda 2000, developements, events,points of
interest, links, search and contact information.
 
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Richards Bay - South Africa Web site. The Port of Richards Bay is
located approximately 160km north-east of Durban and 465km south of
Maputo on the eastern seaboard of South Africa. The port’s hinterland
comprises the Northern KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and Mpumalanga regions.
It is a relatively young port, having opened on 1 April 1976.
Initially built as a bulk port to export 26 million tons of coal per
annum over the first ten years, the port has since developed rapidly and
diversified in other cargo handling forms. Presently, the port handles
in excess of 80 million tons per annum, representing approximately 55%
of South Africa’s seaborne cargo, making it South Africa’s leading port
in terms of volumes handled.
The port is also the biggest in South Africa in terms of land available.
The total land and water surface areas of the port are 2 312 hectares
and 1 495 hectares respectively.
One of the port inherent strengths is its deep-water infrastructure,
with a permissible draught of 17,5 metres.
The port has five cargo handling terminals. Two terminals are privately
operated and three are operated by Portnet. The privately operated
terminals are the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, the largest single coal
terminal in the world, which exports steam coal; and Island View Storage
Ltd., which handles bulk liquids and liquified gases. Immediate private
terminal development plans include a dry dock, passenger/cargo terminal
and a second coal terminal.
Ideal location, deep water infrastructure, specialised cargo handling
facilities, development potential and abundance of labour all combine
to position the port of Richards Bay as one of the world’s leading ports
in terms of high speed, high volume cargo handling, and fast vessel turn
around NOW and in the FUTURE.
Web site contains sections on about the port, operational info, marine
services, portnet terminals, news, services, conservation and contact
information.
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Sydney Port - Australia Web site. Sydney Ports works to consolidate
existing port space to achieve enhanced performance from the limited
terminal area and available wharves, while minimising environmental
impacts. Its role also involves the maintenance of existing port assets
to safe and suitable standards.
Sydney Ports is working to secure the long-term future for trade into
Sydney Harbour and is planning for, and promoting development of,
expanded container facilities at Port Botany.
Among Sydney Ports Corporation's key functions is the management and
development of port assets and infrastructure. This includes planning
for future developments in line with the expected needs of the business
and people of NSW. Sydney Ports also provides guidance on the planning
process to tenants and prospective lessees to assist their future
developments.
Sydney Harbour's commercial wharves are located less than 10km from
bluewater shipping lanes. The Port's specialised facilities handle a
wide range of vessels and cargoes, including dry bulk, general cargo and
containers. The Port is linked to road and rail networks serving Sydney,
NSW and Australia.
Sydney Harbour is also the leading destination for cruise shipping in
the South Pacific region, with more than 100,000 travellers each year
arriving and departing from Sydney's two purpose-built, world-class
cruise vessel facilities.
Located 15 kilometres from Sydney's central business district, Botany
Bay is well serviced by road and rail networks, together with Sydney's
nearby international and domestic airports.
With the growing importance of containerised and bulk liquid cargoes,
Botany Bay is rapidly becoming the focus for trade in Sydney Ports. The
facilities at Botany Bay now account for approximately 70% of Sydney
Port's total trade throughput.
With a capacity to handle more than 1 million TEUs per annum, Botany
Bay's two modern container terminals together represent a vital link in
the NSW shipping chain. These facilities are complemented by a modern
bulk liquids facility and an adjacent bulk liquids storage and
distribution complex.
Web site contains sections on: facilities, about us, trade and
logistics, port operations, cruising, electronic trading, media room
and contact details.
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Wellington (Centre Port) - New Zealand Web site. Wellington (CentrePort)
CentrePort Limited, at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island,
is one of the most strategically positioned ports in the South Pacific
region.
It has the natural asset of an excellent deep-water harbour, and is
located in Wellington - New Zealand’s capital city and the focal point
of an important commercial and trading region.
From its position at the very centre of the nation, CentrePort straddles
international and national trade routes, and provides an excellent
import-export interface with land and rail transport options.
CentrePort operates a modern port infrastructure, offering a full range
of port facilities. Our highly flexible, customer-oriented operations
are underpinned by the best international technologies and innovative
management.
CentrePort's objective is to achieve the most efficient and fastest ship
turnaround time for customers, at the same time providing the highest
level of quality service.
Located within one kilometre of State Highway 1 and the main Wellington
railhead, CentrePort is perfectly located to service both import and
export business in the Wellington region.
Coastal shipping services to the South Island also enhance the port’s
importance to the national trade network.
Web site contains sections on: the company, cargo services, marine
services, shipping, cargo tracking, publications etc,. and contact
information.
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