Logistics company Seaway now offers a better rail connection between inland Queensland and the Port of Brisbane. In cooperation with Aurizon Holding, it has launched a container trains service connecting the inland port of Emerald with the shore.
Seaway’s Central Queensland port in Emerald is equipped to test, store, pack and ship agricultural produce of the local growers, such as chickpeas, sorghum, or wheat. More farming goods, such as cotton, citrus, nuts and grapes, are planned to diversify the commodity mix in these container trains. Minerals exported from the region can also use the new, almost 1,000 km connection to the Port of Brisbane.
To accommodate the need for a rail operator, Seaways has partnered with Aurizon, which has started a new facility in Yamala, near Emerald. Apart from Brisbane, Aurizon also offers connections to the port of Gladstone.
New locomotives deliveries for Aurizon
In February, Aurizon commissioned its new Class 6000 locomotive in New South Wales, delivered by the Australian manufacturer UGL. It has a special livery made by Aurizon employee Laurie Anno, paying tribute to the indigenous communities. It was created in conjunction with Aurizon’s Indigenous Reference Group members.
The freight rail operator will receive ten of these locomotives made in the UGL Newcastle plant. They will be put into operation in New South Wales and Western Australia, with the overall investment exceeding AUD 50 million.
