​GPC records another solid year

​Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) trade performance remained strong during 2017/18, despite challenging conditions.

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Together, the Corporation’s three port precincts handled more than 120.2 million tonne (Mt) of product, nearly 1Mt shy of last year’s figures.

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GPC Chairman Leo Zussino said the Port of Gladstone recorded a throughput of 119.3Mt, led by coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and alumina-related exports.

“67.1Mt of coal exports were facilitated by the Port of Gladstone, with rail disruptions impacting supply to the port earlier this year,” Mr Zussino said.

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“Curtis Island exports also continued to grow, with 20.3Mt of LNG transported to Asia.”

565,637 tonnes of product was handled at the Port of Bundaberg during 2017/18.

“Increased silica sand and wood pellet exports have set the foundation for future growth at the port,” Mr Zussino said.

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“The Knauf plasterboard manufacturing facility has also contributed to significant import growth in gypsum.”

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Ammonium nitrate was the major driver of trade at the Port of Rockhampton.

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The port recorded 255,254 tonnes of product during 2017/18; its largest throughput since 2014.

ords another solid year

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