NSS - Northern Stevedoring Services

20/05/2026

🎈 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY 🎈
Presented by Domain Central & The Wholesale Furniture Co.
Looking for a great way to spend your Sunday? Head down to Ross Dam Park on 31 May from 9:30am to 1:00pm for a lively morning packed with fun for all ages!

Catch the excitement as the BIG RIGS roll in after the NSS - Northern Stevedoring Services Power100 Convoy For The Cure Townsville with a chance to see these impressive trucks up close 🚛

There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained with free rides, amusements.

Set up with your camp chairs and enjoy a relaxed morning outdoors. A great selection of food and drinks will be available to buy.

Pick up event merchandise on the day, with proceeds supporting our mission to find a CURE for childhood brain cancer.
📍 Ross Dam Park
🗓 Sunday 31 May
⏰ 9:30am – 1:00pm
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

20/05/2026

NSS is now hiring Seasonal Casual MC Drivers for the upcoming 2026 Sugar Season.

Based in Townsville, these roles are expected to run from late May to December 2026 and will support rostered shifts across 24-hour operations.

We are looking for experienced and reliable MC Drivers who are safety-focused, physically fit and ready to be part of a busy seasonal transport operation.

You will be responsible for client direct deliveries, operating prime movers and other equipment safely, completing required documentation and ensuring compliance with fatigue management, heavy vehicle regulations, loading requirements and safety procedures.

To apply, you will need:

- Current MC licence
- Experience driving multi-combination vehicles
- Right to work in Australia
- Ability to work rostered shifts
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical
- Licence history printout

This is a great opportunity to join a respected North Queensland business during an important season for the region.

Apply now to join the NSS team. https://au.seek.com/job/92184065?ref=cm-ui

18/05/2026

Only days away until the Convoy for the Convoy for the The Cure Starts Now Australia begins.

Every person has an opportunity to get involved in some capacity to make a huge difference.

We know we are encouraging our team at NSS - Northern Stevedoring Services along with our clients and suppliers to give generously.

Make difference. Join us in supporting the Convoy for the Cure The Cure Starts Now Australia

The annual Convoy For The Cure raising money to fund research and trials for childhood brain cancer.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at NSS.

Today, we recognise and celebrate the strength, care and dedication of mothers everywhere. Thank you for everything you do, both at home and in our communities.

Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day.

07/05/2026

Stronger freight infrastructure is creating new opportunities for regional logistics across Australia.

As investment continues across rail, ports, transport corridors and logistics facilities, the focus is shifting toward building more connected, scalable and resilient supply chains especially in regional markets like North Queensland.

In our latest article, we explore how infrastructure growth, integrated freight networks and NSS’s expansion into rail are helping support the future of regional logistics and supply chain performance.

Read more: https://www.nsspl.com.au/stronger-freight-infrastructure-is-opening-new-opportunities-for-regional-logistics/

05/05/2026

Freight workforce shortages are no longer just a hiring issue they are reshaping how supply chains operate across Australia.

From road to rail, ports to logistics, workforce gaps are beginning to impact reliability, flexibility and long-term capacity. As demand grows, the strength of the supply chain will depend on the people behind it.

Read more: https://www.nsspl.com.au/freight-workforce-pressures-are-testing-the-resilience-of-the-supply-chain/

01/05/2026

Give generously to a cause that can make a real difference.

NSS proudly supports the 2026 Convoy For The Cure driving hope, awareness and vital funds for childhood brain cancer research.
Townsville, we need you !

On Sunday 31 May, line the streets from Webb Drive to Ross River Dam Park and show your support for the incredible truckies and riders leading this convoy.

Make some noise, wave your flags and be part of something bigger than all of us.

Join us for the Family Fun Day at Ross Dam Park from 9.30am to 1pm with big rigs, free rides and entertainment for everyone.
Donate and be a Hero : http://www.givenow.com.au/2026convoyforthecure

Together, we can help drive change and move closer to a cure.

27/04/2026

The Mount Isa to Townsville freight corridor is once again at the centre of national infrastructure discussions, with industry leaders calling for renewed investment and long-term policy commitment to one of Queensland's most vital trade routes.

As demand grows across critical minerals, renewable energy and export markets, the corridor's capacity to move freight efficiently between inland production zones and the Port of Townsville has never been more important.

For businesses across the supply chain, corridor performance directly influences transit reliability, cost efficiency and operational planning.

Read our latest insights on what this means for North Queensland's freight future
https://www.nsspl.com.au/national-focus-returns-to-the-mount-isa-to-townsville-freight-corridor/

23/04/2026

The Port of Townsville just completed a 14-hectare Project Cargo Laydown Area built to handle wind turbine blades up to 100 metres long.

That's not just a port upgrade. That's North Queensland signalling it's ready for the next wave of renewable energy and critical minerals development.

For freight and logistics operators across the region, the question is no longer about future potential. It's about whether your supply chain is ready when projects move from planning into ex*****on.

The region's freight future is being shaped right now.

Read the full breakdown in our latest blog https://www.nsspl.com.au/townsville-cargo-expansion-builds-momentum-for-north-queensland-supply-chains/

07/04/2026

Give generously to a cause that can make a real difference. NSS proudly supports Convoy for a Cure, helping raise vital funds for childhood brain cancer research.

Together, we can drive change where it matters most.

Picture courtesy - Townsville Bulletin

05/04/2026

To our team and the communities we serve -Thank you.

Northern Stevedoring Services wishes you a well-earned and happy Easter break.