Papua New Guinea’s two main international ports enjoyed a strong year in 2025. Capital spending programs are focused on adding capacity in order to prepare for further economic growth, sector leaders tell Business Advantage PNG.
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With improved export receipts and the prospect of major resources projects starting in 2026, Papua New Guinea’s economy is set for a sustained period of growth. Andrew Wilkins speaks with business leaders in the country about their expectations for the year ahead.
ICTSI South Pacific operates the international shipping terminals at Lae and Port Moresby (Motukea). In this interview with Nadav Shemer Shlezinger, CEO Robert Maxwell shares how it is investing for PNG’s resources pipeline and anticipated economic growth.
Leaders in PNG’s shipping sector tell Business Advantage PNG that demand is holding firm. But they acknowledge that high global freight rates and the delay to Papua LNG could get in the way of growth.
Investments in equipment and processes at Papua New Guinea’s Lae and Motukea international container terminals have delivered results. Robert Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, ICTSI South Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG about the changes.
After a challenging 2023, Papua New Guinea’s port and road transport operators are preparing for a significant recovery in demand this year.
Freight volumes into PNG’s two major international ports, Motukea and Lae, were up substantially in 2022. New resources projects and transformative investments look set to drive further expansion.
Canadian company K92 Mining gets lease extension, PNG DataCo announces cables damaged after the September earthquake have been repaired and Kina Bank changes plans because of the raise in corporate tax. Your business news, curated and summarised.
This week saw the announcement of AUD$580 million (K1.45 billion) in financing support from Australia for Papua New Guinea’s ports. PNG Ports’ Managing Director Fego Ota Kiniafa outlines how the money will be spent and how the state-owned entity has managed the challenges of the past year.
Port operator International Container Terminals Services is looking to improve efficiency at Papua New Guinea’s ports, and opening the way for new business opportunities.
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