New Pilbara ConferenceRejuvenating livestock exports from the PilbaraJon Giles, Landside Operations Manager
• Pilbara Ports Authority overview
• History of livestock exports from Port Hedland
• Legislative and safety changes
• Actions undertaken by Pilbara Ports Authority
• Other logistics
• First shipment for 2017
• Long-term options (Lumsden Point General Cargo Facility)
Presentation overview
Overview
Port Locations
Port Hedland OverviewLargest bulk export port in the world – approx. 30% of global seaborne trade
Record total throughput: 500.9Mt (2016/17FY) Increase of 9% from the previous year
Exports: Iron ore, salt, manganese, spodumene (lithium) and others
Imports: Fuel/oils, general cargo, ammonium nitrate
OPERATIONAL BERTHS (19)BHP Billiton Iron Ore 8 berths
Fortescue Metals Group 5 berths
PPA berths (inc Utah Facility) 4 berths
Roy Hill 2 berths
History of livestock exports
• Port of Port Hedland has always remained open for livestock exports
• Port has existing capability for livestock exports and has recently invested in additional infrastructure to facilitate loading
Legislative and safety changes
• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH Act)
• Marine Transport Offshores Facilities Security Regulations Act 2003
Actions undertaken
2015 Livestock Options Paper • Port Hedland the preferred livestock export port from the Pilbara• Three recommendations:
• Short term – equipment upgrade • Long term – Lumsden point development
Livestock export forum December 2015• Attended by around 50 industry representatives, including the WA Livestock
Exporters Association• Explored requirements with pastoralists, growers, exporters and key agencies
about livestock exports from the Pilbara• Commitment to construct new loading ramp
Darwin site inspection February 2016• NT Livestock Exporters Association • Cedar Park quarantine and collection yards • Elders Live Export • Port of Darwin East Arm Berth
Actions undertaken (continued)
Loading ramp
• Engaged with engineers on the design
• Consulted with industry professionals on the proposed design
• Commenced construction of the new infrastructure
• On-site testing of the new infrastructure
Loading Ramp
Loading Ramp
Loading Ramp
Loading Ramp
Other logistics
• Livestock from station to holding yards
• Livestock from holding yards to the port
• Livestock loading at the port
Transport
Transport (continued)
First shipment for 2017
• Commissioning of the new loading infrastructure completed
• Media release published 11 August 2017
• Exporter interest and engagement with the port
• Loading vessel nominated to the port
• Loading scheduled to take place 2 September 2017
Longer term export options
Lumsden Point General Cargo Facility
• Aimed at easing congestion across existing PPA Public Berths
• Facility will significantly increase the port’s livestock export capacity and improve operating efficiencies
• Has potential for large laydown areas behind the wharf (between facility and Great Northern Highway) – holding yards and quarantine facilities can be constructed
• Design of the cargo wharf can allow for double and triple road trains to load directly onto livestock vessels
• Facility can provide a modern, efficient livestock export facility that will reduce transport costs, improve animal welfare and quality, reduce driver fatigue and improve road safety
Lumsden Point Development
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