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| Welcome to this month's edition of Port of Brisbane News.
Over the last 12 months, we've made significant strides towards our 2030 sustainability goals, with our progress set out in our 2023/24 Sustainability Report released late last month. We also achieved our fifth consecutive 5-star GRESB rating, further recognition of our work in this space.
The Brisbane International Cruise Terminal has set sail on its third cruise season, with passengers able to enjoy a major new artwork by renowned Quandamooka artist, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins.
We've also had a busy month collaborating with community and industry partners including our long-standing support of the annual Quandamooka Jarjums Camp and this year's UQ Ventures Industry Challenge on Ocean Innovation.
If you would like more information about anything in this edition of Port of Brisbane News, please contact us.
Neil Stephens
CEO |
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Trade update
According to the latest report from ABARES, Australia's chickpeas production is projected to reach approximately 1.3m tonnes, with Queensland growers anticipated to produce as much as 50% of the total output despite severe weather experienced in some of the growing areas in recent weeks.
Australia's harvest is now underway, and we're anticipating bulk and containerised chickpea shipments to begin moving through Port over the coming weeks and months destined for global export markets including India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. |
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2023/24 Sustainability Report releasedIn September, we released our 2023/24 Sustainability Report, highlighting the projects and initiatives undertaken throughout the year, and providing an update on progress towards our 2030 sustainability goals. Our 2030 Sustainability Program is aligned to four pillars – People, Partnerships, Prosperity and Planet.
Find out more by reading the report or watching a short highlights video. |
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| 5-star GRESB rating achieved
For the fifth consecutive year, PBPL was awarded a 5-star GRESB rating, achieving an overall score of 96/100.
GRESB is a globally recognised assessment that evaluates ESG performance and sustainability 'best practices' for real estate and infrastructure funds, companies and assets worldwide.
Read more here. |
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2024 Quandamooka Jarjums Camp
Over the last nine years, PBPL has proudly supported the annual Quandamooka Jarjums Camp held on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).
This year, the Indigenous cultural immersion program hosted 60 Year 6 students from Dunwich State School and schools across the Bayside.
Led by Dunwich State School, Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders in Council, and Yulu Burri Ba and with the support of PBPL, DP World, Svitzer and WGA, volunteers came together with Elders and local Bayside teachers and principals to help set-up camp early in the week.
Members of our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group had the opportunity to experience a day of storytelling, traditional dance and traditional food prepared by the students before helping to pack down another successful camp. |
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First Nation's artwork unveiled at BICT
Passengers visiting the BICT will now experience a new 660-metre-long artwork, From Land to Sea, by renowned Quandamooka artist, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins.
Delivered as part of PBPL's 'Innovate' Reconciliation Action Plan, From Land to Sea is a sequence of plant images and natural phenomena that derive from the transition through local landscapes typical of the rivers and waterways near the Port of Brisbane and across South-East Queensland.
Watch a video that celebrates From Land to Sea here. |
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| New cruise season underway
The Brisbane International Cruise Terminal's (BICT) third season is off and sailing, with over 150 cruise ships from 13 cruise lines currently expected to call throughout the 2024/25 season, including nine maiden callers.
During the winter months, we've delivered improvement works including increasing the marshalling area of the taxi rank and installing additional shading to outdoor areas.
Visit our website for everything you need to know about the BICT. |
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Ribbon cut at Toll Transport refurbishment
In late September, Toll Transport marked the completion of external refurbishments to its facility at Port Gate with a ribbon cutting ceremony, forming part of a 10-year lease renewal.
The upgrade included large scale pavement remediation works, 5,000sqm of new container-rated hardstand, upgrades to fire services and lighting as well as a new staff lunchroom and facilities, delivered by PBPL and Principal Contractor, Vaughan Constructions.
Read more here. |
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Channel Enhancement Project
PBPL is in the early stages of planning a proposed 25-year Channel Enhancement Project (CEP) which includes the potential deepening and widening of the Port's existing navigational channels.
The State Government has declared the CEP a 'coordinated project' requiring an environmental impact statement. The draft terms of reference is currently being prepared by the State Government.
Information about the project is available here. |
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2024 UQ Ventures Innovation Challenge
Some of the brightest minds from The University of Queensland (UQ) pitched innovative solutions to pressing problems facing Australia's oceans and marine ecosystems at a showcase event for the 2024 UQ Ventures Innovation Challenge.
With the Port of Brisbane intrinsically linked to the oceans and marine environment, PBPL was proud to be the major partner for this year's Challenge.
Over the last two months, 123 students across 22 teams explored the challenges in depth, applying their knowledge, skills and passion to develop real-world, innovative solutions.
Congratulations to the finalists and winners! |
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