Seaport · Australia
Port of Welshpool
Welshpool (Australia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53840). It lies on the Bass Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Australia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AUWHL
- World Port Index no.
- 53840
- Coordinates
- 38.70°S, 146.47°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Bass Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Australia
- Other names
- Port Wellshpool
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- 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) | 3,710 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,690 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,220 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Welshpool, 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 Welshpool
Where is Port of Welshpool?
Welshpool (Australia) lies on the Bass Strait, at about 38.70°S, 146.47°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Welshpool?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AUWHL for Welshpool. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Welshpool from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,710 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,220 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Melbourne, Sydney (Port Botany), Adelaide.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Welshpool?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Welshpool 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.