South Port has had a wealth of experience handling project cargo for the southern region. In the recent past we have handled:
There are some weight restrictions placed on the wharves and roads contained on the Island Harbour. Please visit the port infrastructure page for more information on weight restrictions.
The access bridge from Bluff to the Island Harbour has the capacity to handle similar weights to that of all other bridges located on the state-owned highways. (The greatest weight recently transported was 122 metric tonne transformers being carried across the bridge.)
Also utilised on the port are two Liebherr Harbour Mobile Cranes (LHM 400 & LHM 550) with a maximum lifting capacity of 100 metric tonnes each (minimum outreach 10.5 metres - maximum outreach 43 metres at reduced capacity) and a variety of forklifts with lifting capacities ranging between 52 metric tonnes and 3 metric tonnes.
Heavy and over-dimensional load movements require a thorough risk assessment and approval of the Traffic Management Plan by the South Port Infrastructure department. Controls for crossing the bridge may include preventing other vehicles or trains from being on the bridge simultaneously. Additional measures, such as removing the gatehouse, may be required.
For a project cargo inquiry or quote (including heavy or over-dimensional loads), please contact:
Business Development Manager: + 64 3 212 6003
