Friday 5 September 2025
The Port of Brisbane has again delivered for Queensland during FY25, with strong trade volumes and the ongoing, sustainable development of the Port bringing increased economic activity to the port precinct.
In FY25, approximately $73.5 billion in international cargo was handled through the Port. This was realised through a record 1.62 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent containers) and a 7.8% increase in total tonnage to 34.9 million tonnes of trade, with sustained population growth and good agricultural conditions across the Port’s hinterland underpinning trade outcomes.
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) CEO, Neil Stephens, said the Port was central to Queensland’s economic growth.
“A safe and efficient Port of Brisbane powers the state economy, connects communities and keeps Queensland moving,” Mr Stephens said.
“It was another record year for containers with Port of Brisbane handling 1.62 million TEU including full import container volumes of 693,000 TEU and full container exports of 395,000 TEU. Container imports remained strong due to Southeast Queensland’s population growth, with building materials and household goods performing well.”
“Bulk grain (including wheat, sorghum and chickpeas) performed strongly with export tonnages increasing 259% on FY24 to reach nearly 2 million tonnes.
Almost one million tonnes of chickpeas (bulk and containerised) were exported as growers and traders responded quickly to the temporary lifting of Indian chickpea tariffs in 2024.
“Refrigerated meat exports also rose 12.9% to a record 77,750 TEU, with more than 50% of product exported to North Asian markets.
“The Port has also been strengthened by significant new investment from global and local logistics players, with seven property developments delivered (new and expanded facilities) across 26 hectares in FY25 for new and existing customers. This is a vote of confidence in the efficiency of the Port of Brisbane, and the role the Port will play in this region’s economic growth.
“Brisbane continues to be a trusted partner for renewables projects, with componentry required for the major Queensland windfarm project, Wambo Stage 2, coming through the Port during the year.
“Like all ports, trade through Brisbane is influenced by global and domestic economic conditions, however the Port of Brisbane continues to perform for the Queensland economy – connecting world-class producers with global markets while also bringing in the goods needed to service our growing population.”
Key non-trade highlights and achievements
As Port Manager, PBPL is responsible for providing the infrastructure that enables and supports trade through the Port and its long-term, sustainable development and growth.
Other key highlights and achievements for PBPL in FY25 include:
- Over $212 million invested in port infrastructure and property developments
- 154 cruise ship calls at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, and in January recorded the 2 millionth passenger movement through the BICT since opening (includes disembark, embark and transit)
- Maintained Net Zero Emissions (scope 1 and 2, with offsets)
- Seven property developments delivered for customers (new and expanded facilities) including one development for Electrolux Group targeting our first 6-Star Green Star rating
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About the Port of Brisbane
Managed by Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL), Port of Brisbane is Queensland’s largest multi-cargo port and the third largest container port in Australia, with approximately $73.5 billion in international trade handled through the Port in FY25. It is also one of the most diverse ports in the country, handling more than 450 types of commodities with about 140 countries worldwide. PBPL also manages the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.
Set over an approximate 1870-ha footprint, it also includes the ~200ha Future Port Expansion area which is being progressively developed to support trade growth.
A 2024 report by Deloitte Access Economics found Port of Brisbane and its supply chain contributed $11 billion to the Queensland economy in FY24 and supported around 73,000 jobs including about 10,380 in the port precinct, potentially growing to $13.4 billion and 82,000 jobs by 2032.