DP Worlds Tasmanian port development in doubt

DP World’s plans to develop a $20 million container terminal at Tasmanias Port of Burnie are in jeopardy after the Senate voted down a proposed shipping bill to allow foreign vessels greater access to Australian ports.

An artist's impression of the DP World Burnie international container port Photo: DP World Australia

DP World’s plans to develop a $20 million container terminal at Tasmanias Port of Burnie are in jeopardy after the Senate voted down a proposed shipping bill to allow foreign vessels greater access to Australian ports.