History
The company was created on the January 1, 2006, following the incorporation of the state's four port companies at that time; Hobart Ports Corporation, Port of Launceston, Port of Devonport Corporation and Burnie Port Corporation.
TasPorts was created for the purpose of facilitating trade for the benefit of Tasmania, through the commercial provision of infrastructure and services.
Historically most regional ports had their own Marine Board or similar bodies. In the 1950s there were Harbour Trusts and Marine Boards
- Marine Board of Hobart
- Marine Board of Launceston
- Marine Board of Burnie
- Marine Board of Strahan
- Marine Board of Circular Head
- Marine Board of King Island
- Marine Board of Flinders
- Marine Board of Devonport
- Smithton Harbour Trust
- Ulverstone Harbour Trust
Read more about this topic: Tasmanian Ports Corporation
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