Work will begin shortly on Port of Brisbane's newest container wharf, Wharf 11.

Work will begin shortly on Port of Brisbane's newest container wharf, Wharf 11, following the awarding of the construction contract to Smithbridge Australia.

On completion, the wharf will be operated by Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) which becomes the port's third container stevedore.

Port of Brisbane CEO Jeff Coleman says the awarding of the contract illustrates the company's ongoing commitment to the long-term growth and development of the port.

"On the completion of wharf construction, we will have invested around $90 million in the development of this facility, and HPH will also invest significant capital in the development of Terminal 11," he adds.

"This is a clear demonstration of the high level of confidence HPH has in the future of the Port of Brisbane, and our plans to cater for container trade growth.

"The completion of Wharves 11 and 12 will increase the port's container handling facility by 25% and take the number of dedicated container wharves at the port to nine."