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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.

Record year for NQBP trade

North Queensland Bulk Ports has delivered record trade for the 2017-18 financial year with 187.7 million tonnes of throughput passing through its four trading ports.

Strongest trade at Mackay in 4 years

Port of Mackay has posted its strongest first half of a financial year since 2013, with six break bulk shipments in December and January also signalling a potential pick-up in mining activity in the area.

Meet our tenants: Elite Plastic

Major industries across Queensland are increasingly dependent on high-quality plastics for durability and safety. Our Mackay tenants, Elite Plastic Fabrications, build solutions.

Port of Mackay first port of call for BW Yarra

The Port of Mackay has welcomed the arrival of oil tanker BW Yarra on its maiden voyage.

Port of Mackay keeping trade afloat

A strong trade performance over the past 12 months has highlighted the critical role the Port of Mackay plays in driving a diverse regional economy.

Super-sized RoRo vessel set for grand entrance at Port of Mackay

The evolution of the Port of Mackay as a multi-cargo gateway will take a significant step forward this month when one of the world’s largest automobile roll-on roll-off (RORO) vessels calls at the port.