Seaport · Australia
Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln (Australia) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 54350). It lies on the Spencer Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUPLO
- World Port Index no.
- 54350
- Coordinates
- 34.72°S, 135.85°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Spencer Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- 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 | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 270.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 3,190 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,170 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,730 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Lincoln, 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 Port Lincoln
Where is Port Lincoln?
Port Lincoln (Australia) lies on the Spencer Gulf, at about 34.72°S, 135.85°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Lincoln?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUPLO for Port Lincoln. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Lincoln?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 270.0 m, draft 14.6 m for Port Lincoln. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Lincoln from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,190 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,730 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Lincoln?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Lincoln 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.