The Pilbara Ports Authority has shortlisted two companies to build and operate a new general cargo facility at the Port of Port Hedland.
As one of the world’s largest bulk export ports, the Port of Port Hedland plays a critical role in facilitating the export of commodities from the resource rich region, as well as the import of supplies for industry agribusiness and communities across the Pilbara.
Qube Bulk and Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal have been invited to deliver detailed proposals, with a target to have the facility operational in 2021.
The development will be located at the south eastern end of the inner harbour and can accommodate a logistics hub, general cargo wharves and cargo lay down areas.
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Environmental approval for the development was obtained in 2014, and the Pilbrara Ports Authority has since invested more than $80 million into land remediation, dredging and reclamation works.
Pilbara Ports Authority’s General Manager of Development and Trade, Lyle Banks, said the quality of the submissions received demonstrated the strong industry confidence in the economic growth of the Pilbara.
“Developing Lumsden Point will increase port capacity for businesses currently operating in the Pilbara and to support emerging opportunities, including lithium and other battery minerals and agribusness exports, and provides an opportunity for private sector investment in vital infrastructure, he said.
“We expect that the project will further facilitate trade opportunities between the Pilbara and international markets and provide more investment and job opportunities in the region.”