NQBP Ports
NQBP is responsible for five port locations which handle a variety of cargoes:
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the trading ports of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point, and Weipa
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the non-trading port of Maryborough.
The trading ports handle bulk export commodities, the non-trading port is held for strategic purposes, should a commercial need arise.
At each port, NQBP is responsible for strategic planning, operational issues, infrastructure development, security and emergency response planning, protection of the environment, and maintaining navigable port depths. Pilotage and port navigation is controlled by Queeensland Transport.