National logistics provider, Northern Stevedoring Services (NSS), has announced the completion of a $5 million state-of-the-art facility at the Port of Townsville.
The new logistics hub significantly expands the company’s capability to serve Regional North Queensland and beyond, and according to NSS, cements it as the largest intermodal logistics facility in the port.
The 29,630-square-metre facility scales NSS’ storage capabilities to 4,200 twenty-equivalent units (TEUs) with dedicated support for 230 refrigerated containers.
This strategic expansion integrates essential ‘one-stop’ services including container repairs, break bulk handling and automated weighbridge access to minimise bottlenecks in the supply chain.
“Our latest investment in Townsville extends our capability for customers in mining, refinery and agriculture while reinforcing our role as a long-term logistics partner to Regional North Queensland,” said NSS General Manager, Mark George.
“These developments are a direct response to customer demand for integrated solutions that can safely handle higher volumes with greater efficiency and visibility across the supply chain.
“Our strategy is to combine new physical infrastructure with digital systems so that every participant in the supply chain benefits from better planning predictability and transparency.”
Incorporated in 1971, NSS also celebrates 55 years since its first operation at the Port of Townsville.
According to George, the logistics provider has, in that time, grown into the largest operator underpinned by shareholders Qube and Glencore.
“I’m proud to say that NSS continues to lead the industry in Townsville and across North Queensland,” he said.
“Our willingness to invest early in innovative infrastructure and systems has delivered a number of important firsts for the Port of Townsville and reinforces our role as a progressive, solutions-focused logistics partner.”
In other news, Visy has invested in a new packaging hub in Devonport, Tasmania.
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