Queensland Bulk Handling

Queensland Bulk Handling is located at the Port of Brisbane and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Hope Group.

For more than four decades, we have been one of Australia’s most reliable, efficient and cost-effective coal export terminals.

About us

Queensland Bulk Handling is a 12 million tonnes per annum coal export facility.

Coal exported from QBH is received by rail from mines in the Surat Basin coal fields.

Our design emphasises productivity. Strong relationships with rail providers and integration with Queensland’s rail network enable us to process coal shipments quickly and efficiently.

We have the ability to store multiple types of coal and can blend coal to meet our customer’s requirements.

What we do

Our bulk handling equipment includes conveyor systems with overhead discharge gantries and a fixed wing stacker, underground and above ground reclaimers and bulldozers for stockpile management.

Self-cleaning magnets and metal detectors are fitted to the bulk terminal conveyors to ensure metallic contamination is kept to an absolute minimum.

A priority berthing system ensures fair and transparent sequencing of vessels. Our skilled team can also assemble several cargoes simultaneously.

Independent on-site testing and sampling ensures a high standard of bulk material. This high standard is maintained beyond the product handling stage, extending to our stringent safety and environmental management systems.

We have the ability to store multiple bulk material types that can be kept apart to avoid cross-contamination.

Our history

1983

Exports through QBH begin.

2007

New Hope Group increases its interest in QBH to 100%.

2010

Throughout capacity expanded to 10 million tonnes per annum.

2022

Throughput capacity expanded to 12 million tonnes per annum.

2023

QBH celebrates 40 years of operation.

Environmental management

Queensland Bulk Handling has been responsibly managing its environmental impact for more than 40 years.

An Environmental Management System guides our environmental performance by increasing awareness, optimising operational control, monitoring compliance and enabling continuous improvement.

Key features of our Environmental Management System include:

End-to-end environmental management integrated into all phases of project planning and delivery.
Investment in detailed studies to ensure all potential environmental impacts are understood and robust control strategies are in place.
Programs to address noise, air, dust, water, waste, energy, flora and fauna, and the broader local environment.
Ongoing monitoring programs.
Evaluation of new and innovative environmental control measures.
Regular consultation with external stakeholders and industry experts.

Key features

Basin length:

317m

Vessel beam:

43m (maximum)

Berth length:

240m - dolphins 310m

Trimmer throw (Jetslinger trimmer belt):

24.5m – 43m

Shiploaded longitudinal travel:

195m

Draft:

14m (LAT minus 300mm UKC)

Air draft:

17m at zero tide (maximum)

Shiploader rate:

2,700t per hour (nominal loading rate depending on product characteristics)

Maximum vessel size:

269m L.O.A. 43m Beam, up to 120,000dwt (capesize vessels require approval from the terminal and Harbour Master prior to berthing)

Operating hours:

24 hours per day, seven days per week (excluding Christmas Day)

Daily loading capacity:

48,000t per day (depending on product characteristics)

Stockpiles:

Eight

Storage capacity:

909,000t

Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee working bee

Contributing to revegetation around Brisbane.