Shipping Operations

* For information regarding imports of goods and passengers arriving from Japan
 See advice from AQIS
 See advice from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

Shipping is an international industry and the Port of Brisbane is connected to the world’s markets via shipping routes that traverse the globe.

Over 50 shipping lines currently service the Port of Brisbane and during 2009/2010, the port recorded over 2,400 commercial ship visits.

To view the liner services for specific regions please refer to our Shipping Handbook. Please note, this information is subject to frequent change.

For information about specific shipping agents details, please click here.


The port is up to five sailing days closer to Asia than southern ports.

Emergency Response

For more information regarding Emergency Response and the Mutual Aid Group (MAG) Forums please contact Barry Martin or Terrie Litzow on (07) 3258 4888.