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Steamships

This is the official Steamships Trading Company Limited page.

Headquartered in Port Moresby, Steamships has three major operating categories: Logistics, Property & Hotels, and Commercial, and various joint venture operations

Logistics: Steamships Shipping, and Consort Express Lines (coastal shipping & services) and East West Transport (land freight and logistics)
Property & Hotels: Pacific Palms Property (developer and manager of residential, commercial, re

tail, industrial properties) and Coral Sea Hotels (nine hotel and apartment complexes in PNG's major commercial centres)

Revenues in 2012 exceeded K1 billion for the first time, with net assets of K761 billion
A public company, listed on Port Moresby Stock Exchange and Australian Securities Exchange
The Majority shareholder is John Swire & Sons (PNG) Limited (72%)
3,742 employees across PNG
A major supporter of PNG community initiatives in education, health, environment and social welfare
A PNG leader in sustainable business practices, measured against the world’s leading sustainability benchmark, the Global Reporting Initiative.

02/04/2026

We wish to advise all our valued partners that our Head Office will be closed for Easter Public Holidays. Normal operating hours resume on Tuesday 7 April 2026.

31/03/2026

We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Sustainability Report 🌿

This year focused on building strong foundations - from governance and data quality to embedding sustainability across our operations in Papua New Guinea.

Discover how our 2025 progress is guiding what comes next.

🔗 Read the report on our website: https://steamships.com.pg/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

22/03/2026

Continuing our International Women's Day series, Alma-Jean Urakowi highlights the impact of knowledge sharing in the workplace 💜

She recounts an experience where collaboration and knowledge sharing led to success for the team, reinforcing how this not only solves challenges but also builds safer, more capable teams.

12/03/2026

Ellison Jnr Toriki shares his perspective on the power of empowerment and mentorship💜

He reflects on how empowering others through encouragement, guidance, and support can create meaningful opportunities for growth and the impact mentorship can have along the way.

02/03/2026

Applications for the Steamships Community Grants Programme are now closed!

A big thank‑you to everyone who submitted an application. We truly appreciate the time, thought and effort invested in putting your proposals together.

Our team has now commenced the screening process, and we look forward to announcing the successful grant recipients in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned!

25/02/2026

We wish to advise all our valued partners that our Head Office will be closed tomorrow. Normal operating hours resume on Friday 27 February 2026.

22/02/2026

We extend our sincere thanks to all applicants for the Swire University Scholarships. We received an exceptionally high number of submissions this year, and we truly appreciate the time, effort, and passion that went into each application.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually. If you have not heard from us by now, we regret to inform you that your application has not progressed further.

Thank you once again for your interest in the program. We wish you every success in your academic pursuits this year and in the future.

20/02/2026

📢Steamships is pleased to welcome Damian Cooper as the new Head of our Hospitality Division.

With more than 20 years of international experience across leading global hotel brands, Damian brings strong operational leadership and a proven ability to guide large hospitality teams and assets.

We look forward to the expertise and fresh perspective he brings as we continue to grow and strengthen our hospitality portfolio across Papua New Guinea.

Read the full media release here: https://steamships.com.pg/media/press-release-archives/steamships-appoints-damian-cooper-to-lead-hospitality-division

29/01/2026

We hosted our first internal Lunch with Legends session for 2026 on 28 January, in alignment with Global Community Engagement Day.

This gathering also marked the official launch of the Steamies LEAD Grants Programme and the Community Grants Programme (CGP) for 2026 reinforcing our ongoing commitment to community development.

Themed, “The Community Special,” the session celebrated the incredible work of our CGP partners. We were honoured to welcome five inspiring changemakers as panelists, sharing powerful insights into the impact they continue to make across PNG:

Ms. Dika Toua, MBE – Founder, LDT W8lifting Club
Dr. Esther Lavu – President, Vewala'va Association Inc.
Nelson Stone – Founder, NEST Foundation
Cathy Alex – Executive Director, Advancing PNG Women Leaders Network
Shirley Kaupa – Programme Manager, Magna Carter PNG Inc.

Their stories, wisdom, and passion resonated deeply with attendees, setting an inspiring tone for the year ahead. Each speaker encouraged us to continue finding ways, big or small, to uplift the communities we serve.

📢 Applications for the 2026 Community Grants Programme are now open!

Download the application form here:
https://steamships.com.pg/images/uploads/STC_Community_Grants_Program_-_Application_Form_2026.pdf

31/12/2025

Thank You for an Incredible Year!

As we step into 2026, we extend our gratitude to our teams, partners, and communities. Your support inspires us to keep innovating, growing, and making a positive impact across Papua New Guinea.

Here’s to a successful and meaningful year ahead!

30/12/2025

📣 Swire Scholarships 2025/26 – Applications Now Open!

Steamships is proud to manage the Swire University Scholarships for Papua New Guineans, funded by the Swire Philanthropic Fund. We invite eligible candidates to submit applications.

Apply now by scanning the QR code in the flyer or click here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8550709/Swire-University-Program

Application deadline: Friday 23 January 2026

For more information, email: community@steamships.com.pg

24/12/2025

The Steamies Documentary is now available for everyone! 🎬

Discover the stories, journeys, and dedication of our people who make Steamships what it is today.

📺 Watch it now on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jAJk7oYGYGQ

Address

Level 1 & 2 @345, Stanley Esplanade, Section 20, Allotments 3, 4, 5
Port Moresby
121

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+6753137400

Website

http://www.steamships.com.pg/

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