4 | The SA Port Environment Aside from the seven FPH ports across South Australia, another four (4) commercial ports exist in the State (owned and operated by others). They are Port Bonython, Whyalla, Ardrossan and Lucky Bay. FP provides services to Port Bonython, Whyalla and Ardrossan but not to Lucky Bay (grain transhipment port). The State is relatively saturated with active and proposed ports which has the effect the increasing overall capital, operational and maintenance infrastructure costs for the State.
At the time of the study, five (5) potential new ports are proposed in South Australia at Kangaroo Island (Timber), Port Augusta (Iron Ore), Wallaroo (a proposed grain port), Cape Hardy (a proposed bulk export port) and Port Spencer (a proposed grain port at Sheep Hill). FPH assets play a critical role in facilitating trade across global markets, from both import and export perspectives. Associated commodities are transported both in bulk and containers, and include: •
Limestone and cement exports to the international construction industry and import of cement for local industry
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International export of grain and other primary industry raw materials
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Containerised exports of wine, hay and fodder and cereal preparations alongside containerised imports
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Petroleum product imports
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Fertiliser imports for primary industries
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Mining related product including mineral sands, salt, copper, gypsum, concentrates and supporting inputs that contributed approximately AUD $3.2billion (or 3.2%) to South Australian GSP in FY19.
Figure 1 – South Australian Port Environment
