 In August 2012, it was reported that the port was operating at about one third of its capacity.The Townsville port recently underwent an expansion in the Inner Harbour including the $85 million upgrade of Berth 10 (and construction of Quayside Terminal for cruise ships) as well as an $85 million upgrade of Berth 8.A project to upgrade Berth 4, valued at $55 million, is currently underway and due for completion at the end of 2017.