Maritime

We report statistics on Australian sea freight movements, vessel activity, the use of coastal trading licences and the size and composition of the Australian trading fleet in the Australian Sea Freight publication. Waterline includes statistics on port activity and performance. In the Australian Infrastructure and Transport Statistics Yearbook there are data on overall domestic maritime activity, emissions and safety.

Australian Sea Freight 2023-24

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Australian Sea Freight 2023–24

Information on sea freight movements, vessel activity, the use of coastal trading licences, and the size and composition of the Australian trading fleet.

Release date: 4 August 2025

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Waterline 70 cover

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Waterline 70

Waterline provides information on wharf-side and landside container movements in 5 Australian major container port terminals.

Release date: 2 December 2024

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Monitoring Report No.19—Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme —January 2025—cover image

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Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme Monitoring Report No. 19

Under this scheme passengers travelling with an eligible passenger vehicle across Bass Strait can receive a rebate funded by the Australian Government.

Release date: 21 January 2025

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Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme Monitoring Report 2024—January 2025—PDF—cover

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Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme Monitoring Report 2024

The Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme provides financial assistance for costs incurred by shippers of eligible non-bulk goods moved by sea across Bass Strait.

Release date: 21 January 2025

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Australian Infrastructure and Transport Statistics Yearbook 2025: shipping chapter

The Australian Infrastructure Statistics and Transport Yearbook is a single comprehensive annual source of infrastructure statistics, including shipping statistics.

Release date: 12 December 2025

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