MITCH HAWKINS
— project and change leader with 16 years’ experience delivering large-scale transformation across the container terminal and logistics industry in Australia and the Middle East.
I hold a Bachelor of Business (Maritime and Logistics Management) from University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College.
I’m currently living and working at NEOM in Saudi Arabia, developing the world’s first fully automated and integrated container terminal at Port of NEOM, within the industrial city, Oxagon.
This website is a personal portfolio, showcasing my career, education, personal development, and other topics of interest.
Project History
Port of NEOM, Oxagon
2024 - 10 x STS / 30 x RTG (ZPMC)
Customer for fully automated terminal equipment
Qube Moorebank, Sydney
2019 - 8 x C-ASC, 4 x ASC, 8 x AutoStrad (Kalmar)
Customer for fully automated intermodal terminal
DP World Logistics, Sydney
2017 - 3 x RS, 9 x ECH (Kalmar)
Customer establishing new logistics operations
DP World Brisbane
2016 - 2 x ASC (Kalmar)
Customer supervision of terminal expansion
DP World Brisbane
2013 - 14 x ASC (Kalmar)
Contractor for Third-Party Inspection (TPI) during delivery, commissioning, testing and handover
Hutchison Sydney
2013 - 4 x STS (ZPMC)
Contractor offloading, commissioning and testing
DP World Melbourne
2013 - 1 x STS (Liebherr)
Contractor for assembly, installation and handover
Patrick Stevedoring, Henderson
2012 - 2 x 450, 1 x 550 MHC (Liebherr)
Contractor for assembly and testing
Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait
2012 - 7 x STS (Liebherr)
Contractor for assembly and pre-commissioning
DP World Dubai & Tarragona
2010 - 10 x RTG (Noell)
Contractor for refurbishment, commissioning and transportation from UAE to Tarragona, Spain
Ongoing Contribution to Maritime and Logistics
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the impact of maritime trade and logistics is felt by everyone, without discrimination. To navigate the complex challenges posed by social, economic, and environmental disruption, it requires experienced leaders who are resilient and adaptable.
Mitch Hawkins is one such leader with a wealth of diverse experience across disciplines including electrical, automation, operations and management. With this background, he is uniquely skilled at translating complex technical information into practical insights that inform critical decision-making at every stage of a project lifecycle and enduring operations.
Over the course of his career, Mitch has held various positions covering technical and project/program management, acquiring valuable domain knowledge and transferable skills that are essential for organizations undertaking large-scale projects and change initiatives.
As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness, Mitch is committed to supporting social projects that promote equity and inclusion. He has participated and lead initiatives focused on graduate talent acquisition, community engagement, mental health awareness, and digital volunteering for Mission to Seafarers Victoria.
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