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Riding the dry bulk wave

01 Sep 2006

Australian ports are steaming ahead with expansion plans as cargo throughput surges. Dave MacIntyre reports

Sydney will transfer its car, container and general cargo trade to Port Kembla (pictured) by 2008
Sydney will transfer its car, container and general cargo trade to Port Kembla (pictured) by 2008

Australia's ports are riding the dry bulk wave and have committed to development to further enhance their standing. But congestion continues to dog some ports as volumes swell.

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Sydney will transfer its car, container and general cargo trade to Port Kembla (pictured) by 2008

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