Seaport · Australia
Port of Karumba
Karumba (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54690). It lies on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUKRB
- World Port Index no.
- 54690
- Coordinates
- 17.48°S, 140.83°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 100.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.6 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,640 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,620 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,050 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Karumba, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 175 (Enroute) - North West and South Coasts of Australia.
Frequently asked questions about Karumba
Where is Port of Karumba?
Karumba (Australia) lies on the Gulf of Carpentaria, at about 17.48°S, 140.83°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karumba?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUKRB for Karumba. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Karumba?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 100.0 m, draft 4.6 m for Karumba. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Karumba from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,640 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,050 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Adelaide.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Karumba?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Karumba through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.