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Women working in Ports
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared a number of posts with stories of women in maritime roles. What are their top tips for succeeding?
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Ports are trade gateways, employers, community members and environmental partners
Ports are Australia’s gateways to the world
Australia is an island nation moving 98% of our trade by sea. Almost everything Australians use in daily life and business has come through a Port. This means the cost of living is lower the more connected and efficient Ports are. We are also tourism gateways with over 1 million cruise passengers transiting through our Ports every year. Being the physical centre of the economy means that healthy Ports promote a healthy economy, more jobs and more wealth for Australians.
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Ports are making a difference in sustainability
Australia’s Ports look after the environment they work in. There are hundreds of projects at Ports around the country working to improve the environment and daily lives of Australians. Ports Australia is a member of the World Ports Sustainability Program making us part of the global effort working towards the United Nations Goals.
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Ports are part of the community
Many of Australia’s cities and towns are built around Ports. We have been actively working with generations of Australians to improve these communities that Ports live in and work with.
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What's happening in ports
Media Release
Ports Professionals Discuss The Future
Ports Australia’s Business and Operations conference concluded today in Townsville. The inaugural event attracted 140 professionals from around the country for 17 presentations over two days.
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Ports Australia is Australia’s peak body representing our ports community at the national level.
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