TasPorts 2025–26 Annual Report

TasPorts invested $74.7 million in critical infrastructure in FY2026, with its latest Annual Report revealing more than 14 million tonnes of freight moved through Tasmania’s ports during the year.

TasPorts Chief Executive Officer Captain Allan Gray said the results highlighted the organisation’s role in supporting the state’s economy while maintaining ageing assets across its multi-port network.

“Our ports are critical to enabling Tasmania’s economy, and we continue to invest in the infrastructure needed to support trade and meet future demand,” Captain Gray said.

“In FY2026, TasPorts returned $23.6 million to the Tasmanian Government through dividends and income tax equivalents, delivering a direct financial return to the State and ultimately benefiting all Tasmanians.”

Containerised freight increased by 3.6 per cent to 635,542 twenty-foot equivalent units, while forestry product volumes grew five per cent to 3.7 million tonnes. The Port of Burnie remained Tasmania’s busiest port, handling 35.3 per cent of total tonnage.

TasPorts managed 97 cruise ship visits, bringing an estimated 241,000 passengers and crew to Tasmania. Cruise visits were down 26 per cent on the previous year, reflecting fewer ships operating in the Australia-Pacific region and higher industry operating costs.

Beyond its port operations, TasPorts also manages Devonport Airport, which recorded 146,508 passengers during the year, while Bass Island Line transported 62,465 tonnes of freight to and from King Island.

Major infrastructure projects progressed across the state, including the $240 million QuayLink program at Devonport, the Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment in Hobart, remediation works at Burnie’s Berth 4 and the development of a new shiploader at Bell Bay.

Work also continued on Devonport’s Terminal 2 redevelopment and Terminal 3 enabling works for the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.  

In Hobart, early works commenced on Wharf 6, which will become the future home of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, with completion scheduled for August 2028.

Captain Gray said TasPorts was focused on renewing critical assets while improving service reliability.

“We know there are areas where we need to improve including pilotage resourcing and the reliability of our marine services,” he said.  

“We are taking action to address these issues while continuing to build the capability and resilience of our workforce,” he said.

During FY2026, the organisation employed 385 people, supported approximately 8,000 jobs statewide and provided more than $700,000 in financial and in-kind support to 54 community partnerships.

The 2025–26 Annual Report details TasPorts’ financial and operational performance, infrastructure investment and priorities for the year ahead.

The full report is available here.