Bulk cargoes include sugar and molasses (exports) and fertiliser, petroleum and LPG (imports).
The port plays an important role in providing supplies to coastal communities on the Cape York Peninsula, Torres Strait and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The Cairns Marlin Marina is located at the entrance to Trinity Inlet near 'The Pier' Shopping Centre.
Many private yachts and catamarans are based at the marina, as well as a significant number of commercial tourism operators who provide tours to the Great Barrier Reef.
Cityport is an urban renewal development occurring at the southern end of the Cairns CBD adjacent to the seaport and centred on Trinity Wharf.