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The Port of Eden is a small seaport situated in Twofold Bay, adjacent to the town of Eden, located in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The Port is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in New South Wales; and woodchip export is currently the major trade for the port, exporting for the year to 30 June 2011. Major vessel movements occur between Japan, China and Korea. Principal imports are break bulk and machinery and equipment, mainly for the oil and gas industry. Principal exports are hardwood and softwood woodchips, softwood logs, explosives, and machinery and equipment for the oil and gas industry. Since 1 December 2011, the port has been managed by Sydney Ports Corporation, a corporation owned by the Government of New South Wales. == Industries == The port is a principal export point for timber products. During the year ended 30 June 2011, South East Fibre Exports Pty Limited exported in woodchips to customers located in Japan and Korea.〔 Woodchip storage and packaging facilities were constructed by Harris Daishowa in 1971. A substantial fishing fleet also operates from the port and from Snug Cove. Minor port uses include import and export services for the towns of Eden, Bega, Bombala and Cooma, and as a stopover for national and international cruise ships. In 1960 Mobil constructed a dedicated wharf, tanks and plant for small-scale petroleum imports and distribution to southern New South Wales. Approximately 70 commercial vessels visited the Port of Eden during the year ended 30 June 2012; including two passenger cruise ships.〔 Civilian shipping movements in the port are regulated by a harbour master appointed by NSW Maritime. The port is also shared with the Department of Defence and serviced approximately 30 Royal Australian Navy ships for the year ended 30 June 2012.〔 The Navy facility consists of a wharf, an access jetty and road, and a land-based munitions store from the bay and surrounded by a exclusion zone. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Port of Eden」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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