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________________ Welcome to this month's edition of Port of Brisbane News. It has been another busy month at the Port as we draw closer to the year's end.
Property development within our Port West Industrial estate continues at pace, with the expansion of Autocare's facility underway and the new Wallace International warehouse development approaching completion.
We are delighted to continue our work with our 2021/22 Employee Charity partner, Foodbank Queensland. Last month, I joined a team of 18 PBPL employees, including most of our Executive Leadership Team, in packing food hampers to be distributed to those in need in our community.
Finally, on behalf of the PBPL team, I would like to thank you for your ongoing support and wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas, and a safe and relaxing holiday period.
If you would like more information about anything in this edition of Port of Brisbane News, please contact us. |
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| | PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
________________ Construction has commenced on an additional four-hectare expansion of the Autocare facility within the Port West Industrial Estate. The expansion will include an additional 3,000 sqm metre workshop, office, additional truck loading and car storage area, and is due to be completed in April 2022, weather permitting. In other property news, construction is nearing completion for the Wallace International facility, with the building's roof installation complete and warehouse slabs well underway. The project is on track for completion by February 2022, weather permitting. |
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| | CUSTOMER IN FOCUS
________________ BAL Container Line has received a warm welcome in Brisbane with the arrival of the ALS Ceres which berthed in Brisbane in November. BAL has appointed JPC Group as their Australian agents and will operate a fortnightly service from China to the east coast of Australia.
For more information about BAL Container Line, please click here. |
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| | PARTNERING TO IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION OF MARINE PEST THREATS GROUND
________________ Last month, PBPL jointly with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports, Port of Townsville and Ports North, received the Industry Award for the Queensland Seaports eDNA Surveillance (Q-SEAS) program at this year's Australian Biosecurity Awards.
The program was developed and implemented in 2019 by Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries together with the Queensland Ports Association and its five member ports.
Q-SEAS provides ports with an early warning surveillance and detection tool to identify and manage marine pests. Importantly, it reduces the potential for the introduction and spread of marine pests into Queensland, helping to protect our environment.
This is great national recognition and another example of how we're working with our partners across industry and government to deliver the best possible environmental outcomes here at the Port. |
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| | COMMUNITY UPDATE
________________ PBPL employees including members of our Executive Leadership team rolled up their sleeves last month to help pack 300 food hampers to support Foodbank Queensland's Christmas program. The food hampers will be delivered to families all over Queensland who are doing it tough.
PBPL is proud to support Foodbank Queensland as our 2021/22 Employee Charity, and the work they do to fight hunger and food insecurity in our community.
In other community news, PBPL was delighted to get behind the PA Research Foundation's Smiddy Fun Run which raises funds for skin cancer research. In total, the PA Research Foundation raised more than $20,000 from the generous support of sponsors and participants. |
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| | BMT - WEIGHBRIDGE DURING CHRISTMAS CLOSE DOWN
________________ Please note the following close down period for the Brisbane Multi-modal Terminal (BMT) office located at 52 Port Drive, Port of Brisbane. - Closed 4.00pm 23 Dec 2021, re-opening 8.00am Wednesday, 29 Dec 2021
Please note the following close down period for the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) office located at 52 Port Drive, Port of Brisbane. - Closed 4.00pm 22 Dec 2021, re-opening 9.00am Tuesday, 04 Jan 2022
Customers are reminded to pre-purchase weighbridge codes before the MSIC close down periods above. Contact the BMT on 07 3258 4860 or MSIC on 07 3258 4880 for more information. |
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| | PORT OFFICE & PORT CAFE CHRISTMAS CLOSURE
________________ Please note the following closures over the Christmas period: - Port of Brisbane Port Office closes Monday, 20 December 2021 and will re-open on Tuesday, 4 January 2022.
- Port Central Cafe closes 2.00pm Tuesday, 22 December 2021 and will re-open on Tuesday, 4 January 2022?.
PBPL's Port Security Control Centre will remain fully operational during the Christmas period. Port Security can be contacted by calling (07) 3258 4888 or emailing pbpl.security@portbris.com.au. |
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