Australia Post has opened its largest air and sea hub at Brisbane Airport, equipped with advanced sortation technology to speed up parcel delivery for households and businesses in Queensland.
The 78,000m2 facility is reported to be capable of processing up to 250,000 parcels per day, integrating the post’s speed services, including Express Post and StarTrack premium.
Australia Post Group CEO and managing director Paul Graham was on-site to unveil the new facility, which he said will meet and surpass Queensland’s parcel delivery demands for decades to come.
“This facility provides an immediate boost to our operations, and its automation is the blueprint for speed and simplicity so that we can continue to respond to current and projected e-commerce growth across the state,” Graham said.
“Queenslanders spent A$17.8bn [US$12.7bn] online last year so we know they love their online shopping. It’s why we’re committed to investing in the right infrastructure that gives us a competitive edge to keep pace with demand.”
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said it was the “largest industrial project ever delivered at Brisbane Airport.”
He continued, “We have worked closely with Australia Post to create a purpose-built facility that supports Queensland’s growth and strengthens the state’s connectivity.”
The facility features dedicated examination rooms for Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry. Purpose-built dog respite rooms that are climate controlled and designed to provide silence and darkness will ensure working detector dogs can rest safely between duties.
The hub accommodates almost 500 team members and is targeting a 5-star Green Star rating. Australia Post will own and maintain a battery to store excess electricity from the facility’s 450kW solar system, which will help it reduce reliance on the grid.
Australia Post has named the facility in the traditional language of the Yuggera and Quandamooka Nation. Mookin-Yaba culturally translates as ‘Home of the Message Stick,’ honoring Australia’s oldest form of communication and cultural diplomacy.
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