Incident at Kwinana Bulk Jetty landside operations

Update: 14 February 2024. Fremantle Ports is pleased to advise that berth operations have recommenced at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty this morning, following the fire at its landside operations on Friday, 9 February. We would like to acknowledge and thank our customers for their understanding and cooperation during this time.

Industrial
Published 13 Feb 2024

Update: 14 Feburary 2024.

Fremantle Ports is pleased to advise that berth operations have recommenced at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty this morning, following the fire at its landside operations on Friday, 9 February.

We would like to acknowledge and thank our customers for their understanding and cooperation during this time.

Update 12 February 2024.

Following the fire at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty landside operations on Friday, a structural assessment has determined the main damage is to the import system conveyor, associated transfer towers and a shed leased for the storage of fertiliser.

With safety as a continuing priority, planning is underway to recommence shipping operations this week, subject to a number of assessments and conditions being satisfied.

Fremantle Ports will provide its customers with progress updates and advise when berth operations can resume.

Western Australian first - 40-metre high clinker dome inflated at Kwinana Bulk Terminal

In a Western Australian first, Fremantle Ports today inflated a 40-metre high cement clinker dome at its Kwinana Bulk Terminal in the Outer Harbour, marking the first time such a structure has been installed in Western Australia. Taking 24 hours to inflate, the giant white dome is the second of its type in Australia and is integral to Fremantle Ports’ new import circuit facility which will streamline the importation of clinker - the principal element in the manufacture of cement.

Victoria Quay's Historic C Shed Restored

Fremantle Ports has invested $6 million in extensive refurbishments at C Shed at Victoria Quay, intending to return the historic wharf building to community use.

Victoria Quay heritage cranes to be restored, repaired and repurposed

In a collaborative effort between Fremantle Ports and the Western Australian Museum, the iconic heritage cranes that grace the western end of the Victoria Quay skyline in Fremantle will be conserved and prepared for future exhibition.

40 years of friendship: Fremantle Ports and Nagoya Port Authority

40 years ago today, on Tuesday 19 April 1983, the then Chairman of Fremantle Ports, T J Lewis, signed our first and longest-standing twin port relationship with the Nagoya Port Authority, co-signed by their city's Mayor and President, Mr Masao Motoyama (pictured).

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