| | | | Welcome to this month's edition of Port of Brisbane News.
Members from our Trade team headed west in June to meet with stakeholders from the beef, pork, poultry, and grain industries, while we are set to welcome the final shipment of wind turbines for storage to the Port this month, for the Wambo Wind Farm Stage 1 Project.
Our Safety 1 Forum is shaping up to be a fantastic event, with former professional rugby league footballer and motivational speaker, Darius Boyd, joining as our second speaker to talk about mental health. We're looking forward to this port community event in August.
We're continuing to invest in the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, with improvement works underway to enhance the world-class facility.
If you would like more information about anything in this edition of Port of Brisbane News, please contact us.
Neil Stephens
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| | Final Wambo Wind Farm componentry to arrive
The 10th and final vessel carrying componentry for the Wambo Wind Farm (Stage 1) arrives this month, which will see all components for the 42-wind turbine project in laydown storage at the Port. The massive cargo is hard to miss if you're driving around Fisherman Islands, with each blade 80m long and base tower component 5.85m wide.
Stored by our customer Qube, the componentry will eventually be transported to the site near Jandowae for construction. |
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| | TSBE 2024 Protein Conference
Members from our Trade team headed west to Dalby in June for the TSBE 2024 Protein Conference, which brought together stakeholders from the beef, pork, poultry, and grain industries, with our Trade and Logistics Manager, Jamie Wardle, participating in a panel discussion.
Over the last 12 months, around 60% of Australia's refrigerated beef exports were handled through the Port of Brisbane. It was fantastic to connect with many of our supply chain partners and Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise at the conference! |
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| | BICT improvement works
More improvements to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) are being rolled out over the winter months to further enhance the world-class cruise terminal.
In June, works commenced to add more shade to the BICT's outdoor waiting areas taxi rank marshalling area, increasing its capacity and improving vehicle flow. Additional shade structures are also being installed on a number of outdoor seating areas.
The expansion of onsite car parking is also approaching completion, with PBPL constructing approximately 340 new car park spaces for cruise passengers and staff.
Thank you to all visitors for your understanding and patience during these works. |
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| | Darius Boyd joins Safety 1 Forum!
We are excited to share alongside our keynote speaker, Rachael Robertson, guests will hear from former professional rugby league footballer and motivational speaker, Darius Boyd, who will share his perspectives and provide insights and resources on mental health struggles.
Our annual Safety 1 Forum will be held on Thursday 22 August, 12.00pm – 3:30pm at our Multi-User Terminal at the Port of Brisbane.
This year's theme Safer Together will explore the interdependent nature of safety within workplaces. The forum is open to all port tenants.
Please contact events@portbris.com.au for more information or register via our website. |
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| | UQ Ventures Industry Challenge
We're proud to be the major sponsor of the 2024 UQ Ventures Industry Challenge – a unique opportunity for students from The University of Queensland to develop a ground-breaking solution to a real-world challenge.
This year, students will focus on solutions to diverse problems effecting our oceans, including water quality, plastics and sediment pollution, climate resilience and sustainable use.
With around $11,000 in prizes up for grabs, we're looking forward to working with students over the next few months, ahead of the final pitch event in October. |
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| | ReThink Sustainability
Earlier this month ReThink Sustainability's Executive Director, Justin McFarlane, shared his insights and expert knowledge on energy and electrification with PBPL and customers at a lunch event.
Justin facilitated a discussion about challenges and opportunities as the industry seeks to transition to electric vehicle fleets and material handling equipment along with network challenges associated with the rollout of solar and other renewable infrastructure. |
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| | $45,000 raised for Hummingbird House
We were thrilled to present a cheque for $45,000 to our 2023/24 Employee Charity, Hummingbird House.
Over the last 12 months, our people raised funds through initiatives including Containers for Change , scrap metal recycling, chocolate sales, raffles, BBQ's and employee giving programs.
Thank you also to our customers and stakeholders who participated in our Pulse Check Survey last year, raising $8,750. Fundraising efforts were dollar-matched by PBPL. |
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