Gladstone Port welcomes new Chair
(Posted on 04/10/18)
Peter Corones has been appointed by the Queensland Government to lead Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC). GPC is a Government Owned Corporation responsible for supporting and facilitating the trade of Central Queensland's major resource industries – including coal, liquefied natural gas and alumina - as well as agriculture and bulk product.
Corones stepped into the Chairman role on 1st October 2018, having been a Director of GPC for the past three years, in addition to appointments between 1994 and 2012.
With more than 41 years of commercial and community experience, as a business proprietor, company director, Mayor and Councillor, Corones has a strong project management background and extensive knowledge across sectors including ports, tourism, and promotion. Corones is also the Chairman of the Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Limited (GAGAL) and the Governor in Council appointee to the CQ University Council.
GPC CEO Peter O’Sullivan said Mr Corones’ background will significantly add to the depth of experience already on the Board.
“Corones brings with him strong networks and a strategic approach, as well as a proven track record of delivering value for customers, employees and the community,” Mr O’Sullivan said.
“We very much look forward to the Chair’s contribution and working with him on creating a high performing and sustainable future for the Corporation.
“I’d also like to acknowledge the outstanding work of returning and outgoing members of the board.”
Grant Cassidy and Peta Jamieson have both been reappointed as directors, with Gladstone business woman Adrienne Ward also joining the GPC Board.
The GPC Board comprises of seven independent directors, with a diverse range of skills and experience that will ensure the effective governance of the Corporation in achieving its strategic goals and direction.
Latest News
Rotterdam throughput falls in first nine months of 2025
(Posted on 04/11/25)Total throughput in the port of Rotterdam fell slightly by 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025 compared... Read more
Bayan, Indonesia, reaches 100,000 operating hours
(Posted on 04/11/25)E-Crane Asia has announced a major milestone achieved by Bayan in Indonesia: the company’s three... Read more
Teesport automated weighbridges boost bulk cargo efficiency
(Posted on 27/10/25)PD Ports has successfully introduced fully automated weighbridge systems at Teesport and Hartlepool,... Read more
Mixed picture for Antwerp-Bruges in volatile trade climate
(Posted on 24/10/25)In the first nine months of 2025, Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 202.6 million tonnes of maritime goods... Read more
NPRC presents strategic course at 90th anniversary assembly
(Posted on 20/10/25)The 90th General Assembly of the inland shipping cooperative NPRC has highlighted the importance of... Read more
Bilbao leads in transparency among Spanish ports
(Posted on 17/10/25)The Bilbao Port Authority has obtained the highest score in the second evaluation of the Mandatory Information... Read more
Embassy reception highlights Hamburg – Czech Republic partnership
(Posted on 14/10/25)The economic and logistical ties between the Czech Republic and Hamburg were brought to the attention... Read more
Italian ports expand capabilities with Liebherr
(Posted on 08/10/25)Liebherr has dispatched four additional mobile harbour cranes to Italy, reaffirming its role in the... Read more
Euroports celebrates 25-year Terminal Rinfuse Venezia concession
(Posted on 08/10/25)Euroports, Europe’s largest port infrastructure operator, has celebrated its new strategic 25-... Read more
PhilaPort acquires 152-acre Mustin Yard
(Posted on 07/10/25)PhilaPort has announced that it has acquired the Mustin Yard Property from Norfolk Southern Corporation... Read more
