Port of Portland (AUPTJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Portland (UN/LOCODE AUPTJ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 38.3333° S, 141.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11.5 m, cargo pier depths around 10.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Australia
UN/LOCODE
AUPTJ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
38.3333° S, 141.6000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
10.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
11.5 m
Max Vessel Length
265 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Indian Ocean
Region
Australia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Portland (AUPTJ)
View Port of Warrnambool

Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.

Distance
42 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

B2B Freight Quote — Port of Portland

Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Portland (AUPTJ) via trusted logistics partners.

Get a Freight Quote
Partner Services

Customs, insurance & warehousing near Australia.

Explore Options

Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Portland

Where is Port of Portland located?

Port of Portland is a seaport located in Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.3333° S, 141.6000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Portland?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Portland is AUPTJ — country code AU, location code PTJ.

How deep is Port of Portland?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Portland has a channel depth of about 11.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.5 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Portland?

Port of Portland reports a maximum draft of 11.5 m, a maximum length of 265 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Portland require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Portland.

What type of harbor is Port of Portland?

Port of Portland is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Portland have?

Port of Portland is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Portland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54140), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →