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Port of Portland is a deep-water bulk port strategically located between the ports of Melbourne and Adelaide.
It is the international gateway for the Green Triangle Region, an area blessed with an abundance of natural resources.
The Port specialises in bulk commodities, particularly agricultural, forestry and mining products as well as aluminium and fertiliser. It has approximately six million tonnes in annual throughput.
The export trade includes grain, woodchips, logs, aluminium ingots and livestock, while import commodities are alumina, liquid pitch and fertiliser products.
The Port's close proximity to shipping lanes and deep-water approaches provides unimpeded access right to the entrance of the harbour basin.
The Port is served by both road and rail systems, which bypass the City of Portland to allow 24-hour access. It delivers $2.5 billion into the region and the nation each year - a figure that will continue to grow.
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Port of Portland would like to take this opportunity to wish the Portland & District community a joyful, safe and happy holiday season and the very best for the New Year. Strawberry Santa's courtesy of David and photo Andrea (POPL Staff)
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As you enjoy the company of family and friends this holiday season we would like to remind the community that areas of the Port are controlled under Federal Maritime Security Regulations and access to public is restricted. Restricted areas are well marked with signage and security fencing. Our Port is also a busy industrial site so please enjoy the fantastic photographic opportunity Portland harbour has to offer but ask you do so from a safe distance!
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An inside look at the role of Mission to Seafarers. Their role is instrumental to the wellbeing of sailors across the globe. This is a call out to the Portland Mission to Seafarers and the fabulous work they do.
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WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY?! #tbt Port of Portland has celebrated Christmas with various parties and celebrations. Today we share three photos of past and present staff celebrating Christmas throughout the years. Photo 1 Montage of staff celebrating Christmas at Fauna Park circa 1970 Photo 2 Christmas Break-up with KS Anderson 1981 Photo 3 Christmas drinks L-R: Rebecca Pye, Andrea Thomas, Arie Domburg and Jo Mitchell
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CORKSCREW OBSERVATORY COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION MET WITH SUPPORT Close to 30 community members attended the information session held last Thursday to learn more about the plans for the proposed Corkscrew replacement. Port Infrastructure Manager, Mr Mark Kamphuis explained that the current state of the structure meant it will be necessary to act soon. Many proposals were considered before the current design was seen as the most suitable. Proposed materials for the new structure include aluminium, steel and fibre reinforced plastic suitable for the harsh marine environment. The design of the new Corkscrew can be dismantled and repaired, effectively having a structure for the community in perpetuity. Port of Portland has always taken port security and safety seriously. With 99% of Australia's trade transported by sea, Portland's port is pivotal to Victoria’s economy, handling in excess of $2 billion of international and domestic trade annually. Access to the Corkscrew will therefore be limited to a number of proposed open days and part of Port tours held annually with the Upwelling Festival Portland. A number of improvements were suggested at the information evening such as the inclusion of lighting to enhance the Corkscrew as part of the night time landscape. Tenders are now being sought from local companies for the demolition and construction of the Corkscrew.
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“IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS AT PORT OF PORTLAND!" PORT OF PORTLAND CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS Friday 23 December 8:00am – 12:00 midday Monday 26 December CLOSED Tuesday 27 December CLOSED Wednesday 28 December 8:00am – 5:00pm Thursday 29 December 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday 30 January 8:00am – 12:00 midday Monday 2 January CLOSED
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GRAIN SET TO ARRIVE IN COMING DAYS We’re excited to see the arrival of grain coming into Port of Portland (POPL) this week. Good Winter and Spring rains in the Wimmera have produced bumper crops for farmers. Grain will arrive on both road and rail to POPL, destined for Asia followed by Middle East, Europe and North Africa. With the increase of train movements in Portland, it’s important not to be complacent around railway crossings. Irregular scheduling of trains means it’s important to take extra care when approaching a railway crossing. We recommend all drivers get into the habit of stopping, looking and listening for any sign of a train Photo courtesy of Joy Smith
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COMMUNITY INVITED TO INFORMATION SESSION FOR NEW CORKSCREW OBSERVATORY. Port of Portland is delighted to invite the Portland community to an information session regarding the proposed replacement structure for the historic Corkscrew Observatory that will ensure its long-term future and most importantly remove the risk of the current unsafe structure collapsing. When: Thursday 15 December 2016 (today) from 5.30pm-6.30pm. Where: Port of Portland, 23-25 Kunara Crescent, Portland.
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We love sharing your photos of our working port! Joy Smith took this image on 17 November 2016 and offered up this great tagline “Fish and chips in Portland” SAXON PROGRESS and woodchip trucks. Do you have a great photo of Port of Portland to share? Send it to us at nangelino@portofportland.com.au
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PORT TO HARNESS THE POWER OF THE SUN The installation of solar panels onto Port of Portland (POPL) roof makes both excellent environmental but financial sense. 96 panels were installed with the expectation to generate 29,412 kilowatts of energy a year. The average Australian house uses 18 kWh per day, and 6,570 kWh per year. http://www.platinumelectricians.com.au. POPL was able to access financial incentives through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. The payback period of the panels is three years, making perfect “cents”
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PORT WELCOMES SHARLIE TO THE TEAM We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sharlie Palmer as Administration Trainee at Port of Portland (POPL). Sharlie completed her studies at Heywood & District College and is looking to pursue a career in administration. Sharlie will be studying Certificate III in Business for the next 12 months with the support of POPL and Westvic Staffing Solutions. We would like to extend our thanks to the many applications we received for this position. #POPLSupportingYoungPeople #PeopleOpportunitiesPartnerships #Iloveportland
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PORT OF PORTLAND STATE RESPONSE TEAM PUTS TRAINING INTO ACTION Curious to know what was going on between the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre and new boat ramp earlier this week? Port of Portland Marine Response Recovery Team (MRRT) members completed an equipment deployment exercise, overseen by the State Oil Spill Response representatives. Training is regularly undertaken to ensure best practice is applied when dealing with spills. Training was however put into action yesterday as the MRRT responded to a marine pollution incident with a fishing boat stranded on a reef in Port Fairy. http://www.standard.net.au/story/4344275/delicate-task-to-stop-spill/ Port of Portland is the lead team if an oil spill occurs for this region. Port of Portland has the responsibility for responding to oil pollution incidents along the shoreline from the South Australian border through to Cape Otway.
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