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GeelongPort

GeelongPort has been an integral part of the economic and social fabric of Geelong for 150 years and is committed to supporting the local community. GeelongPort welcomes more than 600 vessels each year across a broad range of industry segments, including crude oil, woodchip, fertiliser and break-bulk cargo. As the second largest port in Victoria, GeelongPort is a major driver of the local and statewide economy, generating more than 1,800 jobs across the state and managing in excess of $7 billion of trade each year.

 

In 2022, GeelongPort welcomed the iconic Spirit of Tasmania and became Victoria’s new gateway to Tasmania, generating increased tourism and business growth opportunities for the Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine regions.

Overview

Industry
Transport, shipping & logistics
Endorsed since
2023Endorsement badge
Employees
51-100
Women in the organisation
27%
Open jobs
0
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About us

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GeelongPort is Victoria’s second largest port located within Victoria’s largest regional city, Geelong.

Managing close to 12 million tonnes of cargo and 600 vessel visits per year, GeelongPort supports the agriculture, construction, energy and tourism sectors.

Situated on Corio Bay, GeelongPort is located 75 kilometres southwest of Melbourne in Geelong, Victoria. Operating over 90 hectares of land and comprising of 15 berths over two primary precincts, Corio Quay and Lascelles, GeelongPort provides land, infrastructure and services to facilitate trade for some of Victoria’s largest businesses.

As Victoria’s premier bulk port and a major driver of Victoria’s economy, GeelongPort facilitates more than $7 billion of trade annually. The location of GeelongPort makes it of high strategic significance for Victoria, providing easy access to logistics routes for trade through critical road, rail, air and channel connections for Geelong and south-west Victoria’s supply chains.

In late 2022 GeelongPort and the wider region welcomed the Spirit of Tasmania to its new purpose-built terminal. Spirit of Tasmania arrived at its new home, Spirit of Tasmania Quay, on Sunday 23 October. The first sailing into Geelong marked an exciting new chapter in the history of the Greater Geelong region.

GeelongPort is striving to become one of the most sustainable ports in Australia and is committed to undertaking our activities with care and respect for the environment.

While GeelongPort manages wharf and land-side infrastructure, Ports Victoria is responsible for channel management and commercial navigation of commercial waters in and around Geelong.

GeelongPort is owned by Stonepeak and Spirit Super.  Stonepeak, on behalf of its managed funds and accounts, holds a majority 70% interest in GeelongPort and Spirit Super has a 30% stake.

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