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Membership Overview

Ports Australia is the peak body representing the interests of the Australian port industry. It serves as the national voice and plays a crucial role in advocating for policies and initiatives that promote the growth and development of Australian ports.

Ports Australia currently has 21 full members, 53 associate members, and 9 international members. Ports Australia has 3 types of memberships:

- Full Members (Australian ports)
- Associate Members (goods and service providers)
- International Associate Member (international port members)

The Associate Membership fee is $9,000 excl. GST.
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Ports Australia membership allows members to attend General Meetings, receive discounted registration at conferences, and access to working groups and associated networks.

To join as an international member please contact us.

Benefits

Network

Access to the entire decision-making body in the Australian ports sector, raises your company’s profile with our port members. It entitles you to attend our general meetings of members and our functions which are attended by our CEOs and senior managers from across the nation.

Engage

The opportunity to present case studies to both our general meetings and working groups and in some cases to our Board.

Collaborate

Access to the 10 permanent working groups which address key areas of port business. These meetings are strongly attended by the port managers responsible for those key areas within our membership. The working groups also provide you with the opportunity to engage with regulatory agencies, departments and other relevant parties. The working groups form strong networks and your membership gives you access to these networks in key areas of port business.

Learn

Access to membership and working groups allows you to discuss and test project plans and implementation approaches to better tailor your services to the ports industry. It also provides access to a repository of sector knowledge and expertise.

Stay Updated

You receive information about current developments in regulations and statutes impacting on port business. Ports Australia is closely involved in the consultative processes involved in developing and improving regulations and we welcome your input to these processes. We facilitate engagement with government at both formal and informal level.

Government

Ports Australia has developed a wide network within Commonwealth agencies and with Federal politicians. We are well regarded and have very good access to address issues of concern to members.

Events

Registration at the member rate conference, your logo is placed prominently on our website with a linkage through to your website and we can provide you with access to other members.

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To be notified of upcoming working groups Members can log their interest by emailing info@portsaustralia.com.au and they will be added to the email distribution list. Members can also access a service to ask questions of relevance to other Members of a working group

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The Ports Australia membership has provided us with opportunities to learn from Port Asset and Engineering professionals about their capital investment planning challenges and goals.This information is important as it helps us shape our response to emerging issues, and frame what strategic asset management best practice looks like for the Ports sector.

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Ports Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our ports are located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. Ports Australia is committed to respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.

Benefits

When you become a member, you’ll unlock exclusive opportunities across key pillars:

Network

Gain direct access to the core decision makers in Australia’s ports sector. Attend General Meetings and events populated by CEOs, senior managers and industry stakeholders.

Collaborate

Tap into our Committees and Networks that focus on critical port industry topics. These roundtables attract regulators, government agencies, port operators and service providers.

Learn

Discuss projects, approaches and innovations tailored to the ports environment. Access a repository of deep sector knowledge and best practices.

Stay Informed

Receive early briefings and insights on regulatory and statutory changes that impact port operations. Contribute to consultations and policy development processes.

Government Access

Leverage our standing relationships with Commonwealth agencies and Federal decision makers. We advocate for member interests and elevate critical issues to government.

Events

Receive discounted registration to flagship conferences.

Testimonials

Membership with Ports Australia reflects NTRO’s recognition of the critical role Australia’s port industry plays in facilitating both domestic supply chains and international trade connections. As an island nation, ports are infrastructure of national importance, supporting the movement of goods, enabling exports, and ensuring communities and industries remain connected.

Through our membership, we remain closely engaged with the sector - maintaining an informed understanding of its challenges, priorities and operational environment. With this knowledge, and as a friend of the industry, we will do everything we can to help ensure an efficient, sustainable and safe port network.

Jason Sprott

Executive Director (Ports & Airports)

Ports Australia delivers significant value through its policy leadership, industry engagement, and commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Its forums and working groups provide practical opportunities to share knowledge, align on best practices, and address emerging issues impacting port operations and infrastructure development.

As Australia continues to evolve its energy landscape, including the development of critical infrastructure such as LNG regasification terminals, the role of Ports Australia in facilitating constructive dialogue between industry, government, and the community is more important than ever.

Rita (Antranik) Boyd

Senior Operations Readiness Manager - PKET

Liebherr Australia has been an associate member of Ports Australia since 2017, and this membership has provided valuable opportunities to connect with key decision makers across the maritime and port industry. Liebherr has been able to actively participate in engineering and standards committees that help shape the future of port operations, particularly in areas such as safety and technical capability.

Ports Australia represents the full ecosystem of port operations, bringing togetherstakeholders from infrastructure, port operators, and government. This broadrepresentation enables meaningful collaboration and alignment across theindustry.

Andrew Vezos

Sales Manager, Maritime Cargo & Construction

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Network

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Learn

Stay Updated

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Join Australia's peak industry body representing the interests of port authorities and corporations, equipment and service providers in Australia.

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Stay Informed

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Membership Overview

Benefits

Network

Engage

Collaborate

Learn

Stay Updated

Government

Events

Join Today!

Be part of our member list

Join Australia's peak industry body representing the interests of port authorities and corporations, equipment and service providers in Australia.

Be part of our network

Benefits

Network

Collaborate

Learn

Stay Informed

Government Access

Events

Member types

Port Members

Associate Members

International Port Members

Fill out the form and we'll be in touch.

Testimonials

Frequently asked questions

Join Australia's peak industry body representing the interests of port authorities and corporations, equipment and service providers in Australia.