Abbot Point
AUABP
Also see
General before first Australia port
OVERVIEW:
The port handles coal exports via two berths located at the end of a 2.75 km. long
trestle. Coal is currently supplied by train from the Newlands, Collinsville, Sonoma,
Goonyella, Blair Athol, Clermont, Lake Vermont, Peak Downs, Caval Ridge and Middlemount
mines. The terminal handles approx. 50 million tonnes of coal annually although there
are plans to expand the operation.
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is the Port Authority. Adani Abbot
Point Terminal Pty Ltd is the lessee and it contracts the operation and maintenance
of the terminal to Abbot Point Bulkcoal Pty Ltd (APB), a subsidiary of Glencore.
Also see
Developments.
LOCATION:
In the state of Queensland between Townsville and Mackay, approx. 150 km. SE of Townsville
and 960 km. NW of Brisbane.
CHARTS:
AUS Charts No. 255, 371, 826, 4060, 4603, 4620 and 4621.
Publications:
BA Australia Pilot,…
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