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Port of Mackay marks milestone birthday with buoyant trade results
A STELLAR trade performance over the past 12 months is the icing on the cake for the Port of Mackay as it celebrates 85 years since its official opening.
Set sail on a new career path with NQBP
North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) is searching for experienced maritime professionals ready to embark on a rewarding career as a marine pilot.
A day in the life of a Port of Mackay Marine Pilot
Take a look behind the scenes at a day in the life of an NQBP Port of Mackay Marine Pilot.
Queensland port's milestone start
More than two million tonnes of trade have passed through the Port of Mackay in just seven months, underlying the publicly owned port's versatility and importance to the region.
Million tonne milestone
Port of Mackay trade has powered past one million tonnes of throughput in the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year, a first for the publically owned port.
Port of Mackay goes “back-to-back” with bumper trade year
A surge in sugar and grain exports have propelled the Port of Mackay to another bumper trade result in the 2022/23 financial year.
Port of Mackay celebrates new trade record
The Port of Mackay has celebrated a new trade record for 2021/22, weathering supply chain disruptions and the pandemic.
Premier pays a visit to Port of Mackay
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert paid a visit to the Port of Mackay to make two exciting announcements.
Port of Mackay keeps on truckin'
The Port of Mackay has hit the ground running in 2022, chalking up increased tonnage across a range of trades and supporting local jobs.
NQBP announces MOU for a Feasibility Study on Green Hydrogen
North Queensland Bulk Ports are proud to announce that they have entered a Memorandum of Understanding for a Feasibility Study on Green Hydrogen Production and Development of a Supply Chain.
NQBP applies for 10-year maintenance dredging permits for the Port of Weipa
North Queensland Bulk Ports has applied for permits to enable the continuation of maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa.
Mackay Port facilitates container trade
The Port of Mackay has facilitated more than 300 containers in its latest evolution as a multi-cargo port.
Solid appeal and trade results for Port of Mackay
The Port of Mackay has recorded its second-best results for financial year trade throughput after breaking through three million tonnes.
Trade diversification at Port of Weipa
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has assisted the kick-start of mineral sands exports from its Port of Weipa in far North Queensland.
Höegh’s Mackay connection well received
Höegh Autoliners' monthly service to Mackay continues to be well received.
Grand finale for Ship loader cargo
The “grand finale” in the transportation of new ship loader cargo destined for Hay Point Coal Terminal was completed at the Port of Mackay today.
Port of Mackay cements reputation as multi-cargo gateway
THE Port of Mackay is cementing its reputation as a multi-cargo gateway to Central Queensland welcoming its fifth roll-on roll-off (RORO) vessel today (8 May 2019). The Höegh America is a smaller car carrier (6,500 capacity) compared to the Höegh Trapper (8,500 capacity) which gained a lot of public interest when it visited Mackay in March. However, the America is still impressive in its own right standing at almost 200 metres long.
Breaking new ground
ZEMEK Engineering has had a solid base in Mackay for more than 40 years, working with mining giants to improve the performance of heavy equipment. We had a chat with co-owner and managing director Paul Hockings to discuss the ins and outs of equipment refurbishment and innovation.