Darwin has long been Australia's pre-eminent port for the export of live cattle and is now becoming the region's primary service and supply base for offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. With its modern international airport terminal and world-class seaport facilities, the city is recognised as the linchpin which links Australia's trade, communications, transport and logistics networks to those of south east Asia and beyond. The Darwin Port Corporation was established by the Darwin Port Corporation Act. A Business Division of the Northern Territory Government, the Corporation is responsible for the management and operation of the Port of Darwin in accordance with powers and functions defined under the Act and by-laws. Darwin, NT Australia

Port of Gladstone - Port of Bundaberg - Port of Rockhampton - Gladstone Marina. 24 hours a day, year round, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) is working to deliver Central Queensland's wealth to the world. Ideally situated within a natural deepwater harbour, the Port of Gladstone, along with its northern counterpart, Port Alma Shipping Terminal, plays a pivotal role in delivering the region's natural resources and finished products to customers worldwide. Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) is governed by the Board of Directors appointed by the Minister for Transport. MWPA controls operations at ports throughout the Mid West to facilitate growth and trade for the economic benefit of the State. MWPA is responsible for the safe, secure, efficient and environmentally friendly operation of the port. Geraldton, Western Australia

On 1 July 2014, Port Hedland Port Authority amalgamated with Dampier Port Authority to form Pilbara Ports Authority. Pilbara Ports Authority stretches from the Port of Ashburton near Onslow in the south, to the Port of Port Hedland in the north, and includes the future Ports of Anketell and Cape Preston East. Western Australia

The Port of Brisbane is one of Australia's fastest growing container ports, and Queensland's largest multi-cargo port. The Port of Brisbane is located at the mouth of the Brisbane River, and is managed and developed by the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL), under a 99-year lease from the Queensland Government. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Port of Hastings Development Authority (PoHDA) was established in January 2012 to progress and oversee the Port of Hastings container expansion. Western Port has been an active trading port since the early 1800s, featuring a wide variety of trades either derived from the sea or dependent on maritime transport. Hastings, Victoria, Australia

The Port of Melbourne is Australasia's largest maritime hub for containerised, automotive and general cargo. It is a key economic asset for businesses and people across Victoria and south-eastern Australia. Melbourne’s history is intertwined with the port’s evolution as a trade gateway even before the foundation of the Melbourne Harbor Trust in 1877. The Trust formally established an authority for the development and management of the Port of Melbourne. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Port of Townsville has a rich history dating back to the 1860's. The Port of Townsville has grown from its humble beginnings servicing the agricultural industry to become a diverse business handling more than 30 commodities. From Harbour Board, to Port Authority, to Port of Townsville Limited, our organisational focus has always been to provide innovative and effective port services through the sound management of an efficient and customer-focused port. Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited, trading as Ports North, is a company Queensland Government Owned Corporation responsible for the development and management of the declared Ports of Cairns, Cape Flattery, Karumba, Mourilyan, Skardon River, Quintell Beach, Thursday Island, Burketown and Cooktown. Ports North's operations and facilities are vital to the economic development of the regional centres they service and the State's tourism and export performance. Our ports handle bulk shipments of sugar, molasses, silica sand, zinc, fuel, fertiliser, log product, livestock and general cargo. Ports North also has extensive marina and tourism facilities, particularly in Cairns. Cairns, QLD Australia