Port Darwin gets tick from report card

THE PORT of Darwin has released a report card on its performance over the past year.

In the report the port says it has strengthened its commitment to responsible port management by improving its environmental performance, reducing emissions, and supporting its local community. 

The report says it has started emission accounting with its first annual emissions report due in 2040 with an 80% emissions reduction target and net zero emissions by 2050.

On a commercial level the report says there were 2295 trading vessel visits in 2025, 31.07% up on the previous year and total tonnage was up 23.51% with 1.93MT annual trade through the port.

Cruise visits were up 9.35% with 117 visits.

The port has installed 99 additional solar PV systems contributing to its renewable energy initiative.

On a community front the port has launched a sexual harassment prevention and response policy and trained 23 mental health first aiders.

It has also recorded no pest species becoming established.

Through nine sponsorships the port has contributed $316,200 through both Darwin Port and Landbridge Infrastructure Australia.

It also recorded a 74% employee engagement score.

In a media release announcing the report card the port said it highlights progress, performance and priorities across environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance. 

“At Darwin Port, sustainability is central to how we operate, grow, and support the Northern Territory’s economic future,” it says.

“This snapshot provides an overview of our environmental, social, and governance performance over the past year, highlighting the progress we’ve made and the initiatives that are helping us operate more responsibly and efficiently.”