Port of Gladstone, Multi-commodity port in Gladstone, Australia

The Port of Gladstone lies at Callemondah, about 525 km north of Brisbane, and is run by Gladstone Ports Corporation, a Queensland government body. Its wharves handle coal, alumina, aluminium, cement products and liquid ammonia, with coal making up 70% of exports. The RG Tanna Coal Terminal, opened in 1997, has 22 stockpiles, four berths and three shiploaders. Shipping enters via two channels through Gladstone Harbour.

Coal exports from the port began at Auckland Point in 1925, and live horse exports followed there in the mid-1930s. Barney Point shipped coal from Moura and was folded into the Port of Gladstone in November 1998. The first berth at Fisherman's Landing was finished in 1980, Boyne Wharf opened in August 1982 for the Boyne Island aluminium smelter, and the RG Tanna Coal Terminal opened in 1997.

The port shapes daily life in Gladstone by providing work for many local residents and giving the region its industrial character. People here rely on shipping activity for their livelihoods, making this place central to the town's identity.

Visitors can watch large ships entering and leaving the harbor, especially from elevated viewing areas that offer good sightlines. It is important to respect restricted zones and follow safety guidelines, as this is an active working port with heavy traffic and industrial operations.

The port receives international cargo ships daily that carry materials destined for steel mills and factories across Asia, connecting Queensland's resources to industries thousands of miles away. This global network makes it an unseen but vital link in supply chains that support manufacturing and construction around the world.