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The Port of Townsville is intrinsically linked to the sustainability of the North Queensland economy, and during 2023-24 handled $10 billion in trade. [4] More than 30 different commodity types are imported and exported through Townsville including mineral ores, fertiliser, concentrates, sugar and motor vehicles. Townsville is the number one ...
Townsville is a major destination and generator of rail freight services. Container operations are run by both Aurizon in South Townsville and Pacific National at Stuart. The local nickel and copper refineries as well as minerals from the western line (Mount Isa) are transported to the port for trans-shipment to other destinations.
The first section of the North Coast Line was opened in 1881 and the final section in 1924, with over 60 sections opened during that period. It incorporates sections of lines built by local governments and subsequently taken over by the Queensland Railways, one isolated section was closed for two years following a financial crisis and another isolated section was initially built as a 610 mm (2 ...
Townsville is the industrial heart of northern Australia with a GRP of $15.1 billion in 2023. [15] The city is served by Townsville Airport and the Port of Townsville, the largest general freight and container port in northern Australia. [16]
The ships regularly operate out of Townsville, the base of 2RAR. [25] To this end, the Department of Defence contributed A$30 million to the A$85 million upgrade of the multi-purpose Berth 10 at the Port of Townsville, which was completed in October 2013. [66] [67] Naval vessels have been allocated 45 days of berthing per year. [68]
The Townsville Harbour Board (also known as the Harbour Board of Townsville) was the authority responsible for managing the Port of Townsville, a seaport in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Until 1956, the board was directly elected, and had members representing several local government areas (LGAs). The last election was in 1955. [1]
The port has revealed its 2025 cruise schedule and said each sailing could provide a £1.5m boost to the local economy. Regular cruise lines include Fred Olsen and Saga Cruises, ...
Townsville railway station is located on the North Coast line in Queensland, Australia. It serves the city of Townsville. The station has one platform. Opposite the platform lies a passing loop. It is also the starting point for the Great Northern line to Mount Isa.