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Incident at Burnie Chip Export Terminal

15 May 2026

Incident at Burnie Chip Export Terminal

An incident occurred at the Burnie Chip Export Terminal on Thursday evening, when the shiploader came into contact with the bulk carrier MV Canada Express during set up for loading operations. 

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TasPorts supports five new industry partnerships

14 May 2026

TasPorts supports five new industry partnerships

TasPorts is pleased to announce five new partnerships as part of its 2026 Industry Support Program, providing almost $100,000 in funding towards initiatives that support Tasmanian industries. 

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Bass Island Line celebrates MV John Duigan 1000th voyage

12 May 2026

Bass Island Line celebrates MV John Duigan 1000th voyage

TasPorts’ King Island shipping service, Bass Island Line (BIL), celebrates 1000 voyages of the MV John Duigan vessel this week, marking a major milestone in the island’s connectivity. 

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King Island shipping service preparing for planned vessel maintenance

07 May 2026

King Island shipping service preparing for planned vessel maintenance

TasPorts’ King Island shipping service, Bass Island Line (BIL), will maintain its regular shipping service to King Island during the scheduled maintenance of its vessel John Duigan later this year. 

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TasPorts releases FY2026 Q3 trade report

30 April 2026

TasPorts releases FY2026 Q3 trade report

Solid performance despite external factors

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Port of Burnie infrastructure program commences

20 April 2026

Port of Burnie infrastructure program commences

TasPorts has commenced essential wharf remediation works at the Port of Burnie, supporting Tasmania’s leading freight gateway. 

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TasPorts launches refreshed Community Grant Program

16 April 2026

TasPorts launches refreshed Community Grant Program

TasPorts has unveiled its refreshed $100,000 Community Grant Program, with larger grants of up to $25,000 now available for community-led projects across Tasmania.

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Fuel supply to King Island is stable

14 April 2026

Fuel supply to King Island is stable

TasPorts is reassuring King Island residents and businesses that fuel supply to the island remains stable and well-stocked. 

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Next stage of works to modernise Port of Devonport

10 April 2026

Next stage of works to modernise Port of Devonport

TasPorts is progressing the next stage of its QuayLink program at the Port of Devonport, with upgrades at Terminal 2 designed to support reliable freight connections across Bass Strait.  

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Community Grant for Tamar Sea Rescue safety upgrades

02 April 2026

Community Grant for Tamar Sea Rescue safety upgrades

Marine safety in northern Tasmania will be strengthened thanks to a TasPorts Community Grant supporting a suite of operational upgrades for Tamar Sea Rescue.

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Cruise season adjusts as global market shifts, but visitor numbers hold steady

31 March 2026

Cruise season adjusts as global market shifts, but visitor numbers hold steady

Tasmania’s cruise sector is expected to see fewer ship visits in 2026-27, reflecting national and global market conditions, however visitor numbers are expected to remain comparatively stable.

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TasPorts Community Grant Supports Invasive Seastar Clean Up

23 March 2026

TasPorts Community Grant Supports Invasive Seastar Clean Up

A TasPorts Community Grant has supported the efforts of the Invasive Starfish Clean Up, a Tasmanian volunteer group, which conducts regular cleanups across the Derwent Estuary to remove the invasive Northern Pacific Seastar.  

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