Trade Statistics

 Newcastle Port Corporation records the amount of trade imported and exported in both mass tonnes and revenue tonnes. Mass tonnes refer to the actual weight (in kilograms) of the commodity whereas revenue tonnes relate to the volume of the cargo (cubic metres) or weight of cargo whichever is the greater.

This information is extracted from the manifest that is submitted by the vessel's agent for cargo on board a vessel.

The cargo is grouped into pack types such as dry bulk, bulk liquid, general cargo and containers.