Seaport · Australia
Port Hedland
Port Hedland (Australia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54620). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUPHE
- World Port Index no.
- 54620
- Coordinates
- 20.32°S, 118.58°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- Major
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 6.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 60.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 1,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,570 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Hedland, with full port guides:
- Fremantle (Perth) · 720 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 860 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 930 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 1,090 nm
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 Port Hedland
Where is Port Hedland?
Port Hedland (Australia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 20.32°S, 118.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Hedland?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUPHE for Port Hedland. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Hedland?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 340.0 m, beam 60.0 m, draft 11.8 m for Port Hedland. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Hedland from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,570 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Fremantle (Perth), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Hedland?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Hedland 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.