HPH to run new Brisbane berths

The Port received seven proposals from both Australian and international terminal operators and shipping lines in response to its Request for Proposals. It assessed the proposals on five key criteria: operational efficiency and the capacity to handle growth; demonstrated ability to attract new business; impact on competition; resources and experience; and financial capacity.

The Premier of Queensland, Peter Beattie, said: “In percentage terms, the Port of Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing container port, and having a global player like HPH on board is a welcome addition during this time of rapid expansion.

“The Government has invested $300m in port and related infrastructure in 2005/06 and 2006/07. We will invest a further $200m over five years in Berths 11 and 12 and associated terminals, which will increase Brisbane’s container handling capacity by 25% and take the number of dedicated container wharves at the port to nine.”