Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Car ferry again flagged as bay’s industry rockets

Western Port’s industrial hub will undergo significant growth, with the amount of ships in the bay forecast to more than triple, while a car ferry to Cowes has once again been flagged in the next 15 years or more.

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Car ferry again flagged as bay’s industry rockets
The Port of Hastings Corporation has released its draft Port Development Strategy for public feedback until March 31. It opens the door to a car ferry to Cowes (in the next 15 years or more) and states there will be significant growth in new trades in the bay, with ships more than tripling and plans for dredging.

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