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Arrival of Coral Princess signals return of cruising to Port of Newcastle

Port of Newcastle has welcomed the first cruise ship in more than two years, with the arrival of Coral Princess on its maiden voyage into Newcastle. Read article
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Arrival of mobile harbour cranes signals new era for container handling at Port of Newcastle

Port of Newcastle has taken an step forward in its important diversification agenda with the arrival of two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes Read article
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Multipurpose “sweeper” vessel joins Port of Newcastle fleet to bolster dredging capabilities

Dredging operations at Australia’s deep-water global gateway have received a significant boost with the launch of Port of Newcastle’s new multipurpose “sweeper” vessel, Lydia. Read article
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Port of Newcastle invites community to #NameOurCranes

Port of Newcastle is calling on the community to help #NameOurCranes, ahead of the arrival of its two brand new Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes. Read article
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Work to begin on strategic fuel storage tank at Port of Newcastle

Park Fuels is leading the charge in a plan to secure Australia’s long-term fuel supplies, with construction to begin at Kooragang on one of the country’s first strategic diesel storage facilities.   Read article
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Green Hydrogen Hub set for Phase 1 construction following DISER funding boost

The Port of Newcastle Green Hydrogen Hub Project received a further vote of confidence following an announcement by The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction that the project will receive ... Read article
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Your Port, Our Community Recipients Announced

A diverse range of local community organisations have been given a helping hand courtesy of the Port of Newcastle’s Your Port, Our Community sponsorship and donations program. Read article
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Tippler Bridge Refurbishment Now Complete

Following the refurbishment of the Tippler Bridge, safe community access to the Carrington Foreshore area is once again accessible. Read article
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Mission to Seafarers Receive $25K Boost

Critical Local Charity Mission to Seafarers bolstered in 2022 by $25,000 partnership to support Seafarer Vaccinations, Mental Health and Welfare Read article
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Japanese Ambassador visits Port of Newcastle

The Hunter region’s future for global investment attraction and industrial growth received a boost, with Investment NSW bringing Japan’s Ambassador to Australia and the Japanese Consul General in Sydney to Newcastle and t ... Read article
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Great People and Job Variety Offer Recipe for an Exciting Career Four Decades On

Port of Newcastle Vessel Scheduler Jeff Tamsett will bid farewell after nearly 40 years working in all facets of port operations, having witnessed incredible change as the industry and technology has shifted to meet shifting ... Read article
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Records tumble as Port of Newcastle Diversified Trade Volumes Grow in 2021

New figures released today reveal that Port of Newcastle’s import/export volume performance of 2020 strengthened in 2021, despite global supply chain challenges and the continuing impacts of the pandemic. Read article