DP World and NSW Ports have announced a joint A$400 million investment to expand the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney, significantly increasing its annual rail capacity from 400,000 TEUs to 1 million TEUs.
The expansion will include five new rail sidings designed to accommodate 600-meter-long regional trains. Construction is set to begin in June and will take two years to complete.
Nicolaj Noes, Executive Vice President of DP World Oceania, emphasized that the investment will enhance capacity, streamline operations, and reduce carbon emissions, ultimately improving Sydney’s air quality.
NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas highlighted the benefits of shifting more freight to rail, reducing truck congestion on roads and improving the efficiency of the state’s container supply chains.
This initiative aligns with DP World’s global strategy to expand rail infrastructure across multiple continents.
The company operates intermodal rail services connecting its logistics hubs in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, India, and the Middle East.
Port Botany, New South Wales’ primary container port, handles 2.8 million TEUs annually and contributes A$10.7 billion to the state’s economy each year.
