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Port of Hobart

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The Port of Hobart on the River Derwent is the main port of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

LocationHobart, Tasmania, Australia
Coordinates42°53′00″S 147°22′00″E
OperatedbyTasPorts
Vesselarrivals359 (2023/24)
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Port of Hobart is located in Tasmania
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Location
LocationHobart, Tasmania, Australia
Coordinates42°53′00″S 147°22′00″E
Details
Operated byTasPorts
Statistics
Vessel arrivals359 (2023/24)
Annual cargo tonnage
1.6 million tonnes (2023/24)
Annual container volume
1,730 (2023/24)
Website
www.tasports.com.au
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The historic part of the port was founded and developed in Sullivans Cove. Docks include Constitution Dock and Victoria Dock. In 2023/24, 1.6 million tonnes of freight passed through the Port of Hobart with 359 vessel movements.[1]

Administration

It is one of 12 ports administered by TasPorts.[2] TasPorts was established on 1 January 2006 when Tasmania's four port companies; the Hobart Ports Corporation, Port of Launceston, Port of Devonport Corporation and Burnie Port Corporation, merged.[3][4]

The Hobart Ports Corporation was previously named the Marine Board of Hobart.[5]

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