Abstract:
Corporation X owns and operates Port Y in Indonesia and will begin using Port Z in
Australia, a public port, in late 2008. The ports are used to export copper concentrate,
while Port Y is also used to move commodities, cargo, and people. Analysis based on
field observations and personnel interviews revealed strengths and weaknesses in best
management practices at each location. As the Corporation aims to demonstrate best port
practices, this assessment of environmental practices and protocols addresses handling of
cargo, protocols for ships, environmental controls, monitoring, and general practices.
Research found that Port Y could lessen environmental impacts by enclosing the copper
concentrate conveyor system. Best practices at Port Y include ballast water management
and monitoring practices. Port Z could improve its management practices by increasing
environmental monitoring frequency; best practices include movement of copper
concentrate and air quality maintenance.
