Operating as a shipping port and coastal suburb, The Port of Brisbane become the fastest growing port in Australia. It is located in the eastern part of Queensland.
- TEU: handled just under 1.4 million shipping containers
- Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) operates the port
- Comprise 29 operating berths
- Facilitates over 2,600 ships annually
- Transport 28,000,000+ tonnes of cargo per year
The Port of Sydney is located on the SE coast, 250km from Sydney, on the banks of Port Jackson’s natural harbor. The port is separated into five primary parts.
- TEU: capacity for 300 thousand TEUs/year
- Comprise numerous docks and pontoons
- Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) managed the port
- Composed of 11 berths to handle a complete range of commercial vessels
- Processes more than $60 billion in international and domestic trade annually
- Almost a third of the country’s containerized shipments pass through the port
The Port of Darwin serves as Australia’s ‘northern gateway’ for Australasian trade and is strategically located as the country’s closest port to Asia. It’s also a vital support hub for the Arafura Sea, Timor Sea, and nearby areas.
- TEU: handling 21,312.5
- Only port with complete access to multimodal transport services
- Has world-class pilotage and harbor control systems
- Managed by Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd
- Principal port and capital of Australia’s Northern Territory
The Port of Dampier is a large industrial port in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, between the cities of Karratha and Port Walcott. It is largely used for the export of iron ore, LNG, and salt from Rio Tinto operations.
- TEU: N/A
- Serves the export sectors: petrochemicals, salt, iron ore, and natural gas
- Principal export commodities: general cargo, liquefied natural gas, project cargo
- World’s largest bulk export ports in the previous 25 years
The Port of Melbourne is Australasia’s busiest container, automotive, and general cargo port. It is a vital economic resource for businesses and residents in Victoria and southeast Australia.
- TEU: around 3 million TEU annually
- The port covers 143,000 square meters
- Port of Melbourne Corporation is in charge of the port (2003)
- Handling over 37% of all container traffic
- More than 3,500 ships pass through the port each year
- Vital hub for several industries such as manufacturing and ICT
Fremantle Harbour is the largest and busiest general cargo port in Western Australia, as well as a significant historical site. It is divided into two areas: Inner Harbour and Outer Harbour.
- TEU: 800,000 TEU
- Handles a huge number of sea containers, cruise ships, and naval visits
- Vital hub for automobile imports and cattle exports
- The inner harbor is open 24 hours a day
- Outer harbor handles bulk commodities
- The Fremantle Port Authority managed the entire area
The Port of Hedland is one of the world’s largest iron ore loading ports, as well as Australia’s largest. It had the highest bulk cargo throughput in Australia 10 years ago.
- TEU: N/A
- Handles over 452,000,000t of freight per year
- Connects to a number of other ports throughout Oceania
- Primary commodities exported are iron ore, lithium, and salt
The Port of Wellington is the only significant port in Oceania that is not located within Australia but is nevertheless regarded as part of the country’s port system.
- TEU: 8,000
- Handle local and international shipping
- Managed a total of 15 million tons of cargo yearly
The Port of Newcastle, located in New South Wales, Australia, is a major seaport. It is Australia’s deepwater international entry point.
- TEU: 10,000 TEU
- Handles about 167 million tons of cargo each year
- Well connected to all of the Asia-Pacific region’s main shipping ports
- Handles a high number of marine voyages all year round
- Provide approximately 4,700 job opportunities locally
- Berthed around 2,200 ships every year
The Port of Adelaide is the largest and most important port in Southern Australia, accounting for the majority of the region’s port activity. The port was founded in 1836, is one of Australia’s first colonies.
- TEU: 219,000
- Handles a diverse range of inbound and outbound cargoes
- Accommodate a total of over 100 million tons of cargo
- South Australia’s main maritime gateway
Gladstone Port is Queensland’s largest multi-commodity port and Australia’s fifth largest multi-commodity port. It is the world’s fourth-largest coal exporting terminal.
- TEU: N/A
- Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) owned and managed the port
- Handled over 74 million tons of cargo and 1,300 vessels annually
- Major imports: petroleum products, Bauxite, and general cargo
- Major export commodities: coal, alumina, liquid ammonia, and aluminum
- Coal accounts for 70% of the port’s total exports
Geelong’s Port is situated on the shores of Corio Bay in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. By tonnage, the port is Australia’s sixth-largest.
- TEU: N/A
- Port’s major commodities: crude oil, petroleum products, and fertilizer products
- Handled 25% of Victoria’s total trade, including 50% of the state’s fuel supply
- More than 600 vessel visits per year
- Construct a dedicated passenger and freight terminal
- Handles more than 10.5 million tonnes of product annually
Port Botany is a suburb in the Australian state of New South Wales, located in the southeast of Sydney. It is 12 kilometers southeast of Sydney’s central business district.
- TEU: 2.5 million TEU each year
- One of Australia’s largest container ports
- A major hub for supply chains in Greater Sydney
- Port’s trade is dominated by containerized manufactured goods
- Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Port Kembla serves as a major international trade hub for the bulk agricultural, construction, and mining industries. NSW Ports manages the landside port operations at Port Kembla.
- TEU: currently handles 2.5M TEU
- Largest motor vehicle import hub in New South Wales
- Primarily handles raw material imports and coal and steel export
- Has modern facilities for handling and storing a variety of cargoes
- Main activities: loading, unloading, and storage of goods
- 862 vessels visited the port annually
The Port of Townsville is a state-owned corporation and seaport in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is Queensland’s third largest seaport.
- TEU: 19,800
- Handling $8 billion in trade (2017/2018)
- Import and export more than 30 commodity types
- Composed of 10 berths
The Port of Abbot Point is Australia’s most northern coal export port, with significant trade growth potential. The Port Authority is North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP).
- TEU: N/A
- Consists of a rail in-loading facility, coal handling, and stockpile areas
- Australia’s most northern coal export port
- Current export capacity of 50 million tonnes per year
- Hub for import, processing, manufacturing, and export activities
Albany Port was the first port in Western Australia, and it was the site of the state’s first European settlement in 1826. For many years, it was the state’s only port, serving a growing population.
- TEU: N/A
- Primarily a bulk product port
- Main trades: grain and woodchip exports
- Minor trades: silica sand exports, fertilizer, and fuel imports
- Annual trade range 3 -4 million tonnes
Ardrossan Port is located on the western shore of the Gulf of St Vincent in South Australia, approximately 35 nautical miles northwest of Adelaide.
- TEU: N/A
- Comprise one small jetty and bulk berth
- Facilities are owned by the port authority
- Provisions and bunkers are available
Port of Ballast Head is located to the east of Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia in the St Vincent Gulf.
- TEU: N/A
- Bulk gypsum berth with a 12.8m open approach depth
- Facilities and vessels are available
- Maximum weight: approximately 27,000DWT.
The Port is located on Barrow Island’s east coast. It is about 30 nautical miles (60 kilometers) from the mainland and about 75 nautical miles west of Dampier.
- TEU: N/A
- Maximum tanker size: maximum loaded displacement of 105,000t
- Accepts tanker with a maximum beam length of 47 meter
- Tankers with a slab side area greater than 4,838m2 may be accepted for berthing or loading
Bell Bay is an industrial center and port on the Tamar River’s eastern bank in northern Tasmania, Australia. It is located just to the south of George Town.
- TEU: 89300
- Adjacent to a major Tasmanian industrial estate
- Serves as a major hub for domestic and international bulk goods
- Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd is the port authority
- Primarily exports cargo to Asia and Mainland Australia
Located in the southwest corner of the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 67 nautical miles south of Groote Eylandt and 56 kilometers north of Borroloola.
- TEU: N/A
- Bulk loading facility that exports lead/zinc concentrates
- “Aburri” shuttle vessel is used for loading at the anchorage
- Channel is 1.9nm long and 60m wide, with depths of 3.5m
- Annual traffic figures: approximately 400,000t of concentrate exported
- Accommodate vessels of up to Panamax size. 70,000DWT
The Port of Broome is located in Australia. Its coordinates is South: 17″ 58′ Latitude: 17″ 58′, East: 122″ 14′ Longitude: 122″ 14′
- TEU: N/A
- Wharf – made of steel pilings with a concrete deck and spring fendering
- Outer berth – 331 meters long; can hold a maximum of 50,000 tons
- Operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week
The Port of Bunbury is located 175 kilometers south of Perth, Western Australia.
- TEU: N/A
- Imports: petroleum coke, caustic soda, methanol, chemical fertilizer, etc
- Exports: grain, copper concentrate, chemical fertilizer, alumina, etc
- Access most land of any port in Australia
- Established shortly after on the existing natural harbour
The Port of Bundaberg is located at Burnett Heads in Queensland, Australia, 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of the city of Bundaberg and 5.6 nautical miles from the mouth of the Burnett River.
- TEU: N/A
- Ships from Australia and other countries call at the port
- Primarily used for exporting raw sugar, other sugar-related goods
- Wholly owned and managed by the Gladstone Ports Corporation
- Throughput has more than doubled to more than 500,000 tonnes per year
As one of Australia’s largest container ports, the Port of Burnie is also the island’s largest cargo port. It is the only multi-function seaport in
- TEU: 239,254 containers
- Port operates for containerized cargo and possesses a separate woodchip terminal
- Well-protected by breakwaters has 10.0 meters depth
- Produce bulk cargo consisting of logs, fuels, minerals, and woodchips
- Annually handled: 4.450 million tons of cargo and 540 vessels
Cairns Seaport is one of the busiest cruising destinations in Australia, as well as both chief international cruise ships and several domestic cruise vessels operate out of Cairns. This port is also the main contributor to the city’s tourist economy.
- TEU: N/A
- Ports primary handles: passenger vessels and cargoes
- Top exports: sugar and molasses
- Main imports: fertilizers, LPG, and petroleum
- Port transport supplies to coastal communities
- Ports major cargo area annually handles 1.16 million tons of cargo
Port of Cape Cuvier is located on the west coast of Australia, north of the Geographe Channel. It is operated by Dampier Salt Limited.
- TEU: N/A
- Port privately managed bulk loading facilities
- Transport solar salt and gypsum
- Around 2.5 million tons of cargo yearly handled
- Maximum size – LOA about 220 meters, draught 16.8 meters, and about 75,000DWT
The Port of Cape Flattery is the most northerly trading port on the east coast of Australia. This port is situated 200 kilometers north of cairns on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula.
- TEU: N/A
- Cape Flattery Silica Mines Pty Ltd. operates the port
- Port commonly used for exporting silica sand
- Possess multi-purpose wharf for importing fuel and other supplies
- 1.735 million tons of silica sand yearly exported
Port of Derby is positioned at the entrance of King Sound West Australia, about 236 kilometers northeast of Broome.
- TEU: N/A
- Lennard Shelf Pty operates the export facility of the port
- Possess pushing facilities commonly used for zinc concentrates and lead export
- Port type – jetty or wharf, pier
The Port of Devonport is a chief gateway for tourists and locals into Tasmania. It also transports passengers and vehicles in the middle of Tasmania and Melbourne.
- TEU: 156,500
- Riverport handles: containers, dry and liquid bulk, livestock, breakbulk cargo, and liquefied gas
- Most protected harbor on the north coast of Tasmania
- Accessible night berth to unloading tanker vessels
- Handled annually: 518,198 ferry passengers, 990 vessels, and 3,123,000 tons of cargo
Port of Eden is the southernmost deep-water harbor in New South Wales. This port facilitates the South Coast’s core businesses of fishing, forestry, and tourism.
- TEU: N/A
- Southern Hemisphere’s 3rd deepest natural harbor
- New South Wales Maritime Authority administered the port
- State’s largest fishing port with woodchips as its main export
- Around 1,375,000 tons of exported cargo and 72 vessels each year handled
Port of Esperance is the deepest port in southern Australia. It is the important commercial hub that connects regional West Australia’s key industries to the rest of the world.
- TEU: 1,654
- A state-of-the-art port handles dry/ liquid bulk cargoes, containers
- Possess facilities for petroleum products, iron ore, fertilizers, grain, etc.
- Managed annually: 190 vessels, and 10 million tons of cargo
The Port of Exmouth is situated on the western side of Exmouth Gulf in northwest Australia.
- TEU: N/A
- Exmouth’s Harold E. Holt Naval Communications Base is in charge of port control
- Port handles: general cargo, technical equipment, and petroleum
- Port is also a prawn fishing vessel’s center
- Maximum size: Point Murat Wharf – LOA 170 meters, draught 10.0 meters
Port of Karumba is a small river port on the Norman River’s Northeast side, about 1.5 miles from the river entrance. This port is accessible by road from both Mount Isa and Cairns.
- TEU: N/A
- Port’s current facilities are: wharves, storage, and handling (privately owned)
- Capable of handling: livestock, general cargo, seafood, and petroleum storage
- A carrier port for Mornington Island as well as Gulf communities and the Port of Weipa
- About 250 vessels and 1.150 million tons of cargo are handled each year
The Port of Kingscote is situated on Kangaroo Island’s northeast edge, to the southwest of the St. Vincent Gulf.
- TEU: N/A
- Ports primary use is for passenger ferries
- Coordinates at 35° 39′ 18″ S/137° 38′ 35″ E
- Port type – Pier, Jetty, or Wharf
Port of Kwinana is one of Australia’s chief bulk cargo ports. It is located at 32.1946S, 115.7255E.
- TEU: N/A
- Possess several terminals as well as jetty berths
- Handled cargoes are LPG, petroleum products, bulk grain, phosphoric acid, etc.
- Port type – seaport
Raw sugar cultivated in the Ingham district is exported from the Port of Lucinda. This port is located 110 kilometers north of Townsville and 2.4 miles south of Hinchinbrook Island.
- TEU: N/A
- Port of Townsville Limited managed the port
- Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal operates the port
- Contains a single deepwater berth
- About 20 vessels and 575,500 tons of sugar annually handled
Port of Mackay is the 4th largest multi-product port in Queensland, a Central Queensland-based company that caters to the mining and agricultural industries.
- TEU: 160
- Port is also well-known serving with pleasure small craft vessels
- Possess one of the world’s largest bulk sugar terminals
- Top imports: mining machinery, petroleum products, magnetite, and fertilizers
- Primary exports: bulk raw and refined sugar, tallow, grain, molasses, etc.
Groote Eylandt, on the Gulf of Carpentaria, is home to the Port of Milner Bay. This port mostly handles manganese ore and includes tanker unloading facilities.
- TEU: N/A
- At the berth, vessels can operate shipload with their own crew
- Accessible good amenities
- About two million tons of manganese ore each year handled
Port of Mourilyan exports raw sugar and molasses from the sugar-growing districts of Innisfail, Babinda, Tully, and Atherton Tableland.
- TEU: N/A
- Consists of sugar and molasses handling and storage facilities inland
- Owns a modern facility making it easier to export iron ore
- Port only trade exporting bulk sugar and molasses
- Annually handled: 525,500 tons of cargo and 26 vessels
The Port Giles is a port facility comprised, Flinders Ports which operates a large jetty fitted for bulk grain handling, while ABB Grain operates a similar large grain storage facility.
- TEU: N/A
- Port was intended specifically for handling bulk grain and loading it onto larger modern ships.
- Well-known and dependable jetty fishing venues in South Australia
- Handled primary products
- Annually managed: 327,000 tons of cargo and 8 vessels
Port Latta is a town in North West Tasmania with a processing plant and a port where iron ore from the Savage River mine is exported.
- TEU: N/A
- Port contains a long steel pier and has 1,830 meters length
- Safe from winds and swells
- Handled cargoes are: pellets and concentrate iron ore
- About 2.2 million tons of iron ore product handled per year
Port Walcott is a major open-water port. It is positioned on the northwest coast of Australia, in the middle of Dampier and Port Hedland.
- TEU: N/A
- Port consists of two iron ore export terminals
- Robe River Iron Associates (RRIA) operate most of the port area
- One of the Pilbara region’s three main iron ore exporting ports
- Top five ports in Australia by tonnage
Port of Portland is one of Australia’s busiest regional ports, strategically placed on the southwest coast between Melbourne and Adelaide. This port is Victoria’s sole natural deep-water port.
- TEU: 91,700
- 2nd largest amount of wheat exported from US and Columbia River system
- The world’s third-biggest wheat export entry
- 5th largest auto import gateway in the country
- US west coast’s largest mineral bulk port
- Port’s annual profit if import and export is over $15.4 billion
- The annual value of imports and exports at the Port of Portland is over $15.4 billion.
Port of Skardon River is located on the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, roughly 140 kilometers south of Cape York’s tip.
- TEU: N/A
- Minerals Corporation Limited (MCL) owns the port
- Port’s primary exports are bauxite from the Metro Mining mine
- Consist of moorings, small boat jetty, cargo dock, and ramp
- Top cargo handled is Kaolin
Port of Strahan is the only port on the west coast of Tasmania.
- TEU: N/A
- Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd authorized the port
- Possess one dock used by small tourist vessels, and local fishing boats
- Maximum size – LOA 72 meters, draught 4.1 meters
Port of Thursday Island is a community port, situated in the Torres Strait, Australia’s most northern region. It is a key transshipment point for important commodities to other Torres Strait islands.
- TEU: N/A
- Capital to a number of government offices, also Customs and Fisheries patrols
- Mostly utilized by general cargo trading ships that deliver supplies to the local population
- Transport tourist and passenger’s vessels, and fisherman
Port of Weipa is operated by the world’s leading company Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA). This port is exported bauxite in Albatross Bay, on the North West coast of Cape York Peninsula, northern Queensland.
- TEU: N/A
- Port handles: cargoes, fuel oil, and breakbulk cargo
- Port specialized in handling the largest capacity of bauxite for export
- Imported small amount of petroleum products for local use
- About 440 vessels and 22,112,000 tons of cargo each year handled
Port of Whyalla is a private port operated by OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (trading as SIMEC Mining), a totally owned subsidiary of GFG Alliance.
- TEU: N/A
- Port is separated into two harbors: The Inner Harbour and the outer harbor
- Inner harbor commonly used for unloading of bulk raw materials, steelworks
- Outer harbor used for loading od bulk raw materials and unloading fuel oils
- Top exports: sulfate of ammonia, steel products, iron ore, etc.
- Primary imports: limestone, dolomite, ferrosilicon, oil, etc.