Ports Australia’s Climate Change and Decarbonisation sub-committee identified an important understanding gap within Australia’s port sector: the absence of national, port-specific guidance on GHG emissions inventories. Recognising the need for a unified approach, Ports Australia engaged…
Port: Brisbane
Port of Brisbane – Green Button Trials
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) is committed to reducing its scope 3 carbon emissions, which comprise 98% of its total emissions. Trial technology developed by PBPL and our digital partner, Seaport OPX, has provided exciting…
Port of Brisbane – Net Zero Emissions (Scope 1 & 2)
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) is manager of the Port of Brisbane – the third largest and one of the most diverse multi-cargo ports in Australia, driving Queensland and Australia’s trade growth. Utilising a landlord…
Port of Brisbane – Solar Powered Automatic River Cleaner trial
Marine debris in our oceans is an increasing issue that requires serious investment. In 2021, Port of Brisbane partnered with Ocean Crusaders and other stakeholders to support an innovative rubbish clean-up project at the mouth of...
Port of Brisbane – Beneficial reuse of dredge material
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd’s (PBPL) sustainable approach to dredge material management focuses on both beneficial reuse to create new port land and long-term sediment reduction to minimize future maintenance dredging requirements. It considers: requirements to...
Port of Brisbane – Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
Port of Brisbane (PBPL) funded and delivered the AUD$177million Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) in mid-2020; vital tourism infrastructure to grow Queensland’s cruise industry. While the cruise industry indicated strong growth potential for Brisbane (Queensland’s capital),...
Port of Brisbane – Offsite Stormwater management
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) Offsite Stormwater initiative has improved Southeast Queensland’s waterway health by tackling sediment pollution at its source. Research has identified that around 80% of sediment pollution in the lower Brisbane River...
Port of Brisbane – NCOS Online
In 2017, the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) partnered with DHI and Force Technology to develop NCOS Online – world-leading technology that provides a near real-time seven-day detailed forecast of environmental conditions and a vessel’s...
Port of Brisbane – Marine Cadetship Program for Women
The Port of Brisbane launched an Australia-first cadetship program to encourage and support talented women to embark on a maritime career, helping to boost female participation in the industry. Women make up approximately 2% of the…