Company Profile

Newcastle Stevedores commenced operations on 3rd March, 1997, with the discharge of Petcoke on behalf of Kooragang Bulk Facilities (KBF). From these humble beginnings Newcastle Stevedores has grown to become by far and away the largest provider of Containerised, Bulk and General Cargo stevedoring services in the Port of Newcastle.

Newcastle Stevedores primarily handles Containers and B/Bulk at either Eastern Basin No.1 or No.2, with both berths enjoying access to 7,000m2 of undercover storage on site, 2,000m2 off site and 75,000m2 of open air consolidation area capable of handling a huge variety of cargoes ranging from containers, steel, aluminium and project cargoes, to name but a few. Western Basin No. 3 and No. 4 are also common user berths available to Newcastle Stevedores and their clients, and feature rail access direct under ships hook. Bulk cargoes are primarily handled at either K2 or K3 berths, both of which Newcastle Stevedores operate at. Further details on berth depths and particulars can be obtained from the Newcastle Port Corporation web site on; http://www.newportcorp.com/

Newcastle Stevedores, through its extensive service provider relationships and sub-contractor management plan can provide clients with a total logistics package, and is happy to arrange the complete door to door movement of project freight. Should a client require extended services beyond the ‘traditional stevedoring realms’, Newcastle Stevedores is positioned to manage the whole transport chain responsibility, including customs clearances, thereby fulfilling a huge spectrum of customer needs.

Human Resources are recognised as the most important resource we possess, for without our people we are nothing. Currently over 95% of our waterside workers are guaranteed a weekly wage, encouraging a high standard of employee satisfaction and moral, which is reflected in our levels of productivity. Pooling together our on-the-ground HR depth with the experience of our Management Team, we at Newcastle Stevedores combine to provide our clients with the highest possible levels of service.

When you combine Newcastle’s hugely diverse range of facilities with our levels of service, competence and experience, we believe you will find a genuinely competitive option for all your imports and exports through the Eastern Sea Board.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Geoff has almost 50 years experience in the shipping industry, the majority of which was spent with P&O. In 1997, after parting company with P&O, he saw the opportunity to start his own stevedoring business. He has managed Container and Consolidation depots, shipping agencies aswell as stevedoring interests.

James Griffiths started with NS in 1998, as a Casual Waterside Worker. He has been fortunate enough to experience a wide exposure to the industry during the last 7 years, including roles within Shipping Agencies, Cargo Consolidation Facilities and here at NS.

Capt. Ian Marr is a Master Mariner with almost 20 years experience at sea. He ‘came ashore’ in the early 1970’s and commenced an extensive career with BHP as Stevedoring Superintendent in Portland, Whyalla, Port Kembla and Newcastle. He later became Manager of Patrick Stevedores in Newcastle for a duration of 12yrs, before joining NS in 1998.

Darrel Madden - Wharf Superintendent

Darrel Madden has over 20 years experience as a waterside worker, He worked for Patrick and Strang Stevedores prior to commencing with NS in 2001. Darrel spent time workin g as a Grade 5 and 6 foreman prior to moving to his Superintendent role.

Mario Lajoie - Wharf Superintendent

Mario Lajoie comes to us from Canada. Mario spent six years as a ships officer where he was involved in loading and unloading from a vessel point of view, prior to coming ashore and working the last seven years in stevedoring operations from a wharf perspective.