Moorebank
Moorebank currently is the largest (Import Export) intermodal precinct in Australia. Located in Sydney’s south-west, it is an open access facility with separate interstate and import-export terminals, providing services to all transport operators and customers. The precinct combines Australia’s largest import-export intermodal terminal with a dedicated interstate rail terminal, supporting the efficient movement of freight between Port Botany, Sydney and major markets across Australia.
About Moorebank Intermodal Precinct
The Moorebank Intermodal Precinct plays a critical role in connecting import and export freight, supporting efficient and reliable supply chains across New South Wales and beyond.
Opened in 2019, the precinct has major inter-connecting road and rail links, including a dedicated freight rail line to Port Botany.
At full capacity, the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct will remove about 3,000 heavy truck movements off Sydney's road network every day.
Import Export terminal with expected capacity of 1.05 million TEU per year
Located 32 kilometres south-west of Sydney
Encompasses 240 hectares of land
(The size of Sydney CBD stretching from Circular Quay to Central Station)
Over 850,000 sqm of warehousing
Dedicated freight rail line to Port Botany
Sustainability is at the core of how the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct is planned, built and operated. As Australia’s largest IMEX intermodal precinct, Moorebank is reshaping freight movement while delivering measurable environmental benefits for Sydney and the national supply chain.
Leading the transition to cleaner freight
By shifting freight from road to rail, Moorebank will help to remove thousands of truck movements from Sydney's roads each day, reducing congestion, cutting carbon emissions, and improving safety across the network.
At full development, the precinct’s combined IMEX and interstate capacity will move over 1.5 million TEU per year, enabling a more efficient, low‑emissions supply chain.
Building a nature‑positive precinct
Moorebank integrates extensive conservation and restoration efforts across more than 100 hectares of biodiversity land, including:
- Regeneration of degraded areas through 9,500+ native plantings,
- Removal and management of invasive weeds,
- Restoration of fauna corridors and habitat structures that support local wildlife. These works are already improving vegetation health and expanding habitat for native species.
Circular resource use and responsible construction
During site preparation, over 1.2 million tonnes of material were excavated, with approximately 75% reused on site, significantly reducing waste and vehicle movements. This resulted in 32,000 fewer trucks en route to landfill and avoided 1,477 tonnes of CO₂‑e.
Community and education
Moorebank’s sustainability program extends beyond the precinct boundary. Initiatives such as the Eco‑Tour Program engage local schools and community groups, connecting students with hands‑on conservation activities and building awareness of Australia’s evolving freight and environmental landscape.
