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Brisbane's port personalities honoured at book launch

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) last night launched The Port of Brisbane – its people and its personalities, a 345-page commemorative book featuring recollections and stories from people who have contributed to the transformation of Brisbane's port life over the last 100 years.

Bunnings signs 10-year lease at Port of Brisbane’s Port West Estate

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) has announced the signing of a 10-year lease for a 30,450 square metre Bunnings Queensland Distribution Centre at its Port West Estate.

Port of Brisbane records 1 million containers

The Port of Brisbane has recorded container throughput of over 1 million containers for the first time.

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) Chief Executive Officer, Russell Smith, said the result marked a significant milestone in the port’s history.

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd changes to Trade Charges

From 1 July 2012, Trade Charges levied by the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) will increase, on average, by 3.1% – broadly in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Port of Brisbane News

Port of Brisbane hosts Auckland business delegation

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Brisbane-Auckland sister city relationship in June, welcoming the Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown and 30 of New Zealand’s leading business executives to the port.

PBPL supports local environment initiatives

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) is committed to being a good neighbour to our local community by assisting community and environmental groups through financial and in-kind support.

Patrick strengthens emergency response procedures

Patrick put its emergency response procedures to the test in May by conducting a mock crane incident at their Port of Brisbane terminal.

Dredging program helps restore channel after flood

The Port of Brisbane recently completed an extensive dredging program to maintain safe navigation depths of the shipping channel, as the lingering impacts of multiple dam water releases in the early 2013 Brisbane floods continue to be felt.

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