Port of Brisbane Unveils Vision 2060 to Drive Smarter, Cleaner, and More Connected Future

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) has launched Vision 2060, a long-term strategic framework aimed at transforming the port into a hub of innovation, sustainability, and connectivity. The plan sets out a clear path for the port’s development over the next 35 years, aligning with Queensland’s economic growth and global trade evolution.

Unveiled by PBPL CEO Neil Stephens, Vision 2060 is designed to proactively address the shifts in global logistics, energy, and infrastructure while supporting the state’s ambition to be at the forefront of sustainable port operations.

“As trade patterns and supply chain needs evolve, Vision 2060 ensures the Port of Brisbane is well-positioned to lead these changes,” Stephens said. “It’s a forward-looking plan shaped by collaboration with government, industry, and community partners.”

The strategy outlines three key focus areas—or “horizons”—to guide future initiatives:

• Seamless Connectivity: Building an intelligent, integrated logistics system to enhance global competitiveness and support Queensland businesses.
• Clean Energy Leadership: Accelerating the use of renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydrogen to achieve port-wide net-zero emissions.
• Future-Ready Design: Investing in infrastructure, workforce skills, and environmental resilience to ensure sustainable economic growth.

Forecasts show that by 2060, Queensland’s population could grow to 8.3 million, with container traffic tripling and cruise passenger numbers increasing fourfold. Meanwhile, energy demand at the port could increase ten times as operators pursue decarbonisation.

To meet these demands, Vision 2060 proposes a wide range of initiatives, including:

• Dedicated freight road and rail infrastructure
• AI-enabled cargo coordination
• Electrification of port operations
• Vertical warehousing and modular design
• Expansion of the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
• Development of low-carbon fuel infrastructure
• Autonomous zero-emission freight corridors
• Waste-to-energy and circular economy projects
• Enhanced security and climate-resilient infrastructure

Modelling by Deloitte Access Economics indicates the port and its supply chain could contribute up to $25 billion annually to Queensland’s economy and support 125,000 jobs by 2060.

Stephens stressed that sustainability remains at the heart of the strategy. “Vision 2060 is about more than growth. It’s about creating a port that delivers shared value—for businesses, communities, and future generations.”

The enhanced Brisbane International Cruise Terminal is expected to play a central role in the region’s tourism ambitions, with plans to expand capacity and improve passenger experiences while maintaining environmentally responsible operations.

“Queensland has a deep enthusiasm for cruising. With additional investment in the terminal, Brisbane is well-placed to become the country’s cruise capital in the coming decades,” Stephens added.

The strategy also serves as an open invitation to stakeholders across sectors to collaborate and innovate in shaping a globally competitive port system.