21 February 2002

Two of the world's largest and most glamorous cruise liners arrived in Fremantle on 21 February, 2002.

Bands played at Fremantle Passenger Terminal to welcome the Cunard flagship, the Queen Elizabeth 2 and the new P&O liner, Aurora, which made its maiden visit.

February 2002

Fremantle Port continued to out perform other Australian capital city ports in terms of container handling rates.

Statistics published by the Bureau of Transport Economics indicated that container handling rates at Fremantle over the last four quarters had generally been above those for all of the other capital city ports.

For the September quarter 2001, the average crane rate achieved in Fremantle was 28.5 containers per hour compared with the five-port average of 25.8 containers per hour.

16 April 2002

The significance of Fremantle Port in Western Australia's history and development is represented in a major public artwork designed for Victoria Quay.

The work, entitled 'Southern Crossing', is located on the lawn at the south-western corner of the E Shed Markets.

"Southern Crossing', created by Western Australian artist Tony Jones, is described as a complex and interesting work that explored many themes associated with Fremantle Port as Australia's western sea gate.

15 June 2002

Fremantle Ports' new ferry landing on Victoria Quay provides a direct link between Perth and central Fremantle for passengers on Swan River cruises.

The landing, named in honour of Inner Harbour designer, C.Y. O'Connor, is between B and C berths, opposite the E-Shed Markets.

The new ferry facilities were part of Fremantle Waterfront development taking shape at the western end of Victoria Quay.