South Australia’s grain export industry celebrates a major milestone with the opening of the Port of Narungga.
This new facility, near the Wallaroo port, can process up to half a million tonnes of grain annually, boosting agricultural exports and creating jobs across the Yorke Peninsula.
Wallaroo Harbor is now divided into two sections: Flinders Ports operates the Wallaroo Harbor, while T-Ports oversees the new Narungga Harbor, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
The name “Narungga” honors the Narungga people, the traditional custodians of the area, and their cultural connection to the waters of Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula). It also reflects the harbor’s role in handling grain grown and harvested across the Yorke Peninsula.
Port of Narungga highlights
The Port of Narungga is set to export up to 360,000 tonnes of grain in its first full harvest season, benefiting hundreds of Yorke Peninsula growers. This is what the new port will deliver:
- Seasonal jobs boost: Up to 100 jobs will be created during peak harvest and export periods, with employment varying seasonally.
- Streamlined grain transfers: Using the transhipment method, grain will move from smaller barges to larger ships offshore, providing farmers with a more efficient harvest option.
- Expanding operations: T-Ports also operates a grain facility at the Port of Lucky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula’s eastern side.
T-Port took to social media to commemorate the port’s opening. “It was fabulous to see local growers at our launch event and we extend our appreciation to all growers who have supported the successful start-up of the port which was created to give them choice and greater control of where to sell their grain and pulses.”
Australia’s export market
Another project helping the country’s export market is the upgrade of the Hobart International Airport runway which will allow it to handle long-distance freight and wide-body international flights.
In April, Locate2u reported on the inauguration of a new bulk goods conveyor system at the Port of Bundaberg.
This strategic enhancement is set to significantly improve export prospects for the Wide Bay-Burnett area in Queensland, marking an important advancement in the region’s logistics and trade infrastructure.
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Photo Credit: T-Ports (Facebook)
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Sharl is a qualified journalist. He has over 10 years’ experience in the media industry, including positions as an editor of a magazine and Business Editor of a daily newspaper. Sharl also has experience in logistics specifically operations, where he worked with global food aid organisations distributing food into Africa. Sharl enjoys writing business stories and human interest pieces.
