Pacific National

Industry Solutions

With customers in every region of mainland Australia operating in diverse industries, Pacific National services a mix of general cargo, import/export, steel, waste, soft and hard commodities including grain, coal, and iron ore.

Thermal Coal

Steam coal - also known as thermal coal - is mainly used in power generation.

Metallurgical Coal

A grade of low-ash, low-sulfur and low-phosphorus coal that can be used to produce high grade coke for iron and steel production.

Construction Material

Materials used in the construction of buildings, including materials, cement and equipment.

Agriculture

Bulk products such as grain, fertiliser, cotton and carbonaceous product - including storage.

Steel

Components and materials for automotive, transport and appliance industries as well as high-tech pipes for the international oil industry.

Containers

Every day household items are transported in containers around the country. This includes refrigerated items, tools and medical equipment.

Minerals

A variety of minerals and valuable high-tech mining equipment often require transport solutions to and from remote locations.

Waste

Construction and demolition waste, non-recyclable waste and spoil from large construction projects.

Customer Stories

BHP Billiton Ltd

Working together for an energy solution

Bluescope

A collaboration with a leading global resources company

GrainCorp

A unique relationship that works

Careers

We believe in attracting and retaining the best talent to keep Pacific National leading Australia’s rail freight industry.

We always have a wide range of positions available so please take some time to explore job opportunities. We want all our employees to reach their potential and enjoy an exciting and rewarding career at Pacific National.

Australia’s leader in safe, innovative, and sustainable rail freight solutions.

At Pacific National we value safety and we strive to ensure our people go Home Safely Every Day.

Freight is the backbone of the Australian economy.

As Australia’s largest private rail freight operator, Pacific National transports bulk commodities and containerised freight across the length and breadth of Australia.

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year we handle the millions of tonnes of raw resources, retail goods, manufacturing products, and construction materials that keep Australia’s economy, businesses and households on track.

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Freight is the backbone of the Australian economy.