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Southern Breakwater reopens to vehicles before Christmas
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Fertin said he is pleased to report repairs to Mackay's Southern Breakwater are complete.
New port Community Reference Groups meet
Port trade, project updates and recreational fishing were among the topics in focus at Port of Mackay and Port of Hay Point Community Reference Groups.
2017-18 Annual report
Record trade, infrastructure projects, world-leading environmental research and a busy community sponsorship program are among key achievements highlighted in North Queensland Bulk Ports’ 2017-18 annual report, tabled in Queensland Parliament last Friday.
Mackay's southern breakwater hosts top Mackay Triathlon Festival
The Port of Mackay’s Southern Breakwater will host the region’s top triathletes as part of the Mackay Triathlon Festival this weekend.
New port marine science internship
Two fortunate students from James Cook University will work alongside industry leaders as part of the inaugural internship program run by North Queensland Bulk Ports and the university.
First RORO ship arrives in Mackay
The first roll-on roll-off (RORO) ship to berth at Port of Mackay arrived on Thursday, with four Caterpillar 794AC mining trucks on board.
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.
CMB Rubens Mackay maiden voyage
NQBP has welcomed the arrival of cargo vessel CMB Rubens to the Port of Mackay for the first time.
Evans Landing Wharf to undergo facelift
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation is planning for refurbishment works at Evans Landing Wharf, Port of Weipa.
NQBP completes initial response to groundwater testing
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has completed its initial response to the discovery of PFAS at the Port of Mackay with the latest water quality test results showing the risk posed by PFAS at the port remains low.
EcoPorts grants a blooming success
Sustainability plays a key role in ten school projects which have each received a $1000 EcoPorts grant from North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation..
Tour De Cure on Mackay's southern breakwater
The port of Mackay's iconic Southern Breakwater is set to host the Tour De Cure launch on Friday, 27 April.
Environment grants open to local schools
North Queensland Bulk Ports is helping local students grow their knowledge and love for the environment with a number of grants on offer.
Cyclone Iris closes NQBP public assets
Mackay’s Southern Breakwater and the Bowen Jetty, both in the warning zone for Tropical Cyclone Iris, have been closed for public safety.
Port of Weipa maintenance dredging
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports will soon begin maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa.
Air quality data goes live
Real-time air quality information is now available for Mackay Marina and McEwens Beach via a new digital dashboard from North Queensland Bulk 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.
Port of Mackay responds to groundwater results
Voluntary ground (below ground) and surface water testing at the Port of Mackay has found low concentrations of PFAS – a group of chemicals that have been widely used in consumer and industrial products, including firefighting foams.