Port of Newcastle

Port of Newcastle is a major Australian trade gateway handling 4,600 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo each year. Its annual trade worth more than $29 billion to the New South Wales economy, enabling businesses across the state to successfully compete in international markets.

With a deepwater shipping channel operating at 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the prosperity of the Hunter, NSW and Australia.

As custodians of the region’s critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible Port that realises its potential.

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Green Hydrogen Feasibility study positions Port of Newcastle to drive a diverse Hunter economy

Nov 15, 2021

As announced last week by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia’s deepwater global gateway, Port of Newcastle is partnering with Macquarie Group’s Green Investment Group and the Commonwealth Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the development of a hydrogen economy in the Hunter Region. Port of Newcastle and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group have launched…
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Port of Newcastle joins Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s Team to inspire the next generation of female footballers

Oct 13, 2021

Port of Newcastle has thrown its support behind Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s team to inspire the next generation of females into the game as the A-league unites football in Australia under one banner. CEO, Craig Carmody says the Port has partnered with the Jets Women’s side to inspire future generations of young female footballers into the sport,…
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Port of Newcastle joins Newcastle Jets as major partner for the next three years

Sep 30, 2021

Newcastle Jets Football Club have welcomed Port of Newcastle as their major partner for the next three upcoming seasons. Port of Newcastle CEO, Craig Carmody said Port of Newcastle’s staff are thrilled to be bonded by gold with the local team this season as the Jets return to their iconic roots. “We could think of…
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Indigenous STEM Scholarships help young leaders to achieve dreams

Sep 9, 2021

A young Aboriginal leader with an unshakable desire to help others in his community is a step closer to achieving his dreams thanks to Port of Newcastle’s inaugural Indigenous STEM Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the University of Newcastle. Proud Ngarigo man, Jack Goldspink who is the first recipient of the Scholarship, said he is also the first in his family to attend university. “No one in my family has…
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Port of Newcastle showcases sustainability at GreenPort Live

Sep 1, 2021

Port of Newcastle will showcase its sustainability achievements to the world today when it brings the globally-renowned GreenPort Live Webinar Series to Australasia for the first time. Themed ‘Driving principles of sustainability’ the event, which attracts a global audience across the ports sector, will feature Port of Newcastle among a panel of top industry experts who will deep-dive into the latest in sustainable development and environmental practice…
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Peter Francis appointed new CEO of Dantia

Apr 2, 2017

Lake Macquarie’s economic development company, Dantia, has appointed Peter Francis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 3 April 2017. Peter joins Dantia after five years as Executive Manager Trade and Business Development at the Port of Newcastle. He was part of the management team that delivered the port sale in 2014 and has…
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Community groups invited to apply for Port of Newcastle funding

Mar 26, 2017

Port of Newcastle is inviting community groups to apply for funding via its Community Partnerships Program. Port of Newcastle’s Community Partnership Program has supported a variety of community projects, from the local Soul Café feeding homeless and disadvantaged community members, to neighbouring surf lifesaving clubs providing community first aid training and programs for children with…
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Newcastle’s cruise terminal plans take shape as first ship arrives for the year

Feb 3, 2017

2017 will be an exciting year for the region’s tourism industry, as plans for the Port of Newcastle cruise terminal take shape and the community welcomes familiar cruise ships back to Newcastle. The first cruise ship of the year, the Silver Whisper, is due to arrive from New Zealand at noon on Saturday, 4 February…
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Record trade for Port of Newcastle great news for the Hunter

Jan 20, 2017

A surge in coal and wheat exports has underpinned a new trade record for the Port of Newcastle, delivering another wave of bright economic news to the Hunter. Australia’s third largest port handled just under 168 million tonnes in 2016 (trade value: $AU18.69 billion), an increase of 3.8 million tonnes on the previous year. And…
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Infinity welcomes new specialist

Dec 10, 2016

Just under 10 months after opening its doors, the team at Infinity Wealth and Financial Services has seen its fresh approach to the financial advice industry yield growth beyond its expectations. To accommodate this growth, Infinity has recently expanded to welcome a new team member to its ranks. Financial planner and risk advisor Maureen Rose…
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HunterNet Future Leaders unveil their plans for Newcastle

Nov 7, 2016

The revitalisation of Newcastle was the centre of attention again last week as 29 of the brightest local young professionals presented their solution on how ‘The Hunter Can Get Smart About Transport’. These young professionals participated in the 2016 HunterNet Future Leaders Program and formed into five multi-disciplinary teams to consider how Newcastle can leverage…
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New insight to Hunter business connections with China

Sep 7, 2016

The Hunter Region’s business connections with China will be further strengthened at a business forum, taking place on 22 September 2016 at Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre as part of the Newcastle China Week. Some of Australia’s top business leaders will provide exclusive insight, tips, case studies and knowledge on seizing Asia’s largest economy targeted…
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Big business supports a little player

Jun 21, 2016

Micro Theatre has been successful in securing Community Partnership Funding from the Port of Newcastle for their unique short play festival. Micro Theatre is a short play writing competition that culminates in a week-long festival season, 23 – 27 August, with the winning plays performed in local café’s and a small art gallery. The sponsorship will…
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Business behind Salvos Hunter Red Shield Appeal

May 18, 2016

The Hunter business community gathered at a corporate luncheon on Friday, 13 May 2016 to celebrate the work done locally by the Salvation Army and kick off fundraising for this year’s Hunter Red Shield Appeal. Don Magin, chairman of the Hunter Red Shield Committee, thanked the Hunter business community for once again getting behind the…
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Monteath & Powys wins global award

May 6, 2016

Monteath & Powys were recently successful in winning the Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards, for their work with the Port of Newcastle monitoring the break walls for deformation using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The Asia Pacific awards consisted of entries from The Pacific Islands, New Zealand and every State and Territory of Australia –…
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HunterNet Future Leaders launches for 2016

May 3, 2016

With the launch of the 2016 HunterNet Future Leaders Program, HunterNet announced that they are set to expand on the success of last year. This year’s program was launched on Thursday 28 April 16 at PKF offices on Hunter Street. 85 business professionals attended to hear about the program and welcome this year’s participants. This…
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Jessica Rowe to speak at Lifeline Steel Magnolia Awards

Mar 2, 2016

Lifeline Hunter Central Coast has scored a coup with Jessica Rowe AM confirmed as the special guest speaker at its annual Steel Magnolia Awards dinner to be held in Newcastle on Friday, 29 July 2016. Chairman Gary Webb said the Port of Newcastle had also been confirmed as the new major sponsor. The Steel Magnolia Award…
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Logistics and transport to be discussed by Port CEO

Feb 5, 2016

The Hunter Section of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia (CILTA) is hosting a dinner function at the Newcastle Club, with guest speaker Geoff Crowe, CEO of Port of Newcastle. To be held on Wednesday, 24 February 2016, Geoff will talk about the key role Port of Newcastle plays in Hunter logistics…
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Business help needed to start talking about suicide

Dec 18, 2015

A Hunter real estate agent is calling on fellow businesspeople to help her with a special project she has designed to help people that have lost a loved one to suicide as well as help save other people’s lives. Kathie Bowtell from Walkom Real Estate is also a portrait artist. Kathie lost a grandfather and stepbrother…
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Newcastle Agri Terminal facilitates historic movement

Dec 5, 2015

Grain export and logistics company Newcastle Agri Terminal (NAT) has arranged and facilitated what is believed to be the longest export grain train in Australian history. The mega train – measuring 1.25 kilometres and carrying over 5000 tonnes of wheat from northern New South Wales bound for south east Asian markets – is nearly two…
- Port of Newcastle,
OOTS expand their client service team

Sep 4, 2015

Local full service advertising agency Out of the Square Media (OOTS) has expanded and strengthened its client offering with the addition of two new industry professionals to its client service team. Karen Holburn shifted to OOTS after working for local marketing agency Enigma and Rob Vincent joins from the Newcastle Permanent’s marketing team. Karen is…
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Hunter Business Awards highlight Hunter’s best

Aug 10, 2015

Newcastle Businessman and Scratchleys Restaurant Manager Neil Slater, was presented with the Hunter Business Chamber’s Business Leader of the Year Award on Friday night, by sponsor CPA Australia. The awards were presented at a gala dinner sponsored by GradSchool and attended by around 500 business people from across the Region. Chamber CEO, Kristen Keegan said…
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Port of Newcastle confirms new CEO

Jun 11, 2015

Port of Newcastle’s Board has announced the appointment of Geoff Crowe as Chief Executive Officer. The Board said that Geoff has extensive experience in the Hunter region’s coal mining sector, which will be an asset to Port of Newcastle and the broader industry. Geoff is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Port…
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Celebrating one year as dwp|suters

May 20, 2014

This month dwp|suters celebrated the first anniversary of its strategic alliance with international design firm, dwp. One year ago dwp and dwp|suters combined their design services to offer a one-stop integrated architecture and interior design service to their clients. “The benefit for our clients results from our access to international research and best practice, enabling…
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New CEO begins at Newcastle Port Corporation

Oct 1, 2013

Today marks the first day of the new CEO at the Newcastle Port Corporation, Grant Gilfillan, who has taken over the reigns from Gary Webb. Grant has been CEO of Sydney Ports Corporation since January 2008 and will retain responsibility for residual operations in Port Botany following its recent long term lease to the private…
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