Stevedoring

Stevedoring services involve the loading and unloading of sea freight. NSS currently stevedore vessels at Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and Weipa.

Since our inception in 1971 we have developed specialist expertise in the stevedoring of the following products:
  • Containers
  • Project cargo
  • Bulk products
  • Refined metals
  • Motor vehicles
  • Livestock
  • Grain

With stevedoring forming the core of our business, NSS have made numerous strategic investments which include:
  • Long term leases on large Port Depots in Townsville and Gladstone
  • Operation of 2 high-speed Portainer Cranes and a 50 tonne mobile harbour crane in Townsville
  • Investment in a 150 tonne capacity Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane (Liebherr LHM550 Litronic) for the expanding Gladstone operation.
  • The only stevedoring company with permanent management and presence in Mackay and Cairns
  • Employment of the largest skilled stevedoring workforce in regional Queensland
  • Operation of the largest forklift fleet in regional Queensland including the latest forklift technology
  • Operation of a large excavator, front-end loader and skid steer fleet
  • Utilisation of company owned Grabs and Hoppers for bulk cargos
  • High capacity internal transfer vehicles (60 tonne) and prime movers for 'underhook' wharf transport
  • Development of long-term contracts and key relationships with major shipping lines and export customers


Do you wish to make a product related enquiry? Contact NSS on +61 7 4722 4800 or via email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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