Seaport · Australia
Port Latta
Port Latta (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54875). It lies on the Bass Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUPLA
- World Port Index no.
- 54875
- Coordinates
- 40.83°S, 145.38°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Tasmania
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 245.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 38.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- 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) | 3,760 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,740 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,290 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Latta, 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 Latta
Where is Port Latta?
Port Latta (Australia) lies on the Bass Strait, at about 40.83°S, 145.38°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Latta?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUPLA for Port Latta. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Latta?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 245.0 m, beam 38.5 m, draft 15.2 m for Port Latta. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Latta from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,760 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,290 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Latta?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Latta 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.