The world's largest coal port will soon launch rockets
Newcastle, two hours' drive north of Sydney, is the world's largest coal port. The city would now like to get rid of this image. It is focusing on armaments, hydrogen, research – and on a particularly fast train.
Newcastle, a major coal port north of Sydney, is trying to diversify its economy. The city is home to various new projects, including a rocket factory, a hydrogen plant, and an international airport that opened an expanded terminal in September 2025. The University of Newcastle has established a significant research presence, collaborating with institutions like Harvard University's Wyss Institute on medical research.
The port still relies heavily on coal, but is also starting to handle other cargo, such as wind farm components and hydrogen production, with a project by Orica expected to start in 2029.
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