GEELONGPORT is a driver of Victoria’s economy, managing more than $7bn of trade and generating over 1800 jobs across the state.
As Victoria’s premier bulk port and the state’s second largest port, GeelongPort handles 12m tonnes of cargo and more than 600 vessel visits each year.
The importance of Geelong as an Australian maritime hub is only set to grow following the announcement that the new Victorian ports regulator, Ports Victoria, will be headquartered in Geelong. And that follows on from earlier news that the TT-Line vessels will relocate to the port’s Corio Quay.
Bilal Ali Khan, GM trade and property, at GeelongPort commented upon its decision to join Shipping Australia.
“We are delighted to be joining Shipping Australia as its newest member and to have the opportunity to work more closely with Australia’s shipping industry to help grow trade throughout regional Victoria and Australia.
” Our shipping activity is linked to key agricultural trades that underpin food production, construction inputs to support Victoria’s building industry and 50% of the state’s fuel needs.”
The company is growing and diversifying into other sectors including supporting the growth of the tourism sector with Spirit of Tasmania’s move to Geelong.
“It is working in partnership with our key stakeholders that will result in better outcomes for our region and help support the growth and prosperity of Geelong, Victoria and Australia more broadly,” Mr Khan said.
Shipping Australia CEO, Melwyn Noronha, welcomed the new member onboard.
“GeelongPort is already the premier regional port in Victoria and its membership of Shipping Australia will add expertise in a range of port-related policy, operational and bulk handling-matters.
“It is beneficial to all of Shipping Australia’s members to be able to access the viewpoint of such a key stakeholder in Australia’s maritime supply chain,” he said.
