Seaport · Australia
Port Kembla
Port Kembla (Australia) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53690). It lies on the Tasman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUPKL
- World Port Index no.
- 53690
- Coordinates
- 34.48°S, 150.92°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 10.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Entrance width | 305.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 300.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 50.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 16.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Vessel traffic service
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Rail
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) | 3,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,680 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Kembla, 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. 127 (Enroute) - East Coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about Port Kembla
Where is Port Kembla?
Port Kembla (Australia) lies on the Tasman Sea, at about 34.48°S, 150.92°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Kembla?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUPKL for Port Kembla. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Kembla?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 300.0 m, beam 50.0 m, draft 16.0 m for Port Kembla. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Kembla from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Sydney (Port Botany), Melbourne, Brisbane.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Kembla?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Kembla 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.