# Thursday Island (AU TIS)

**UN/LOCODE:** AU TIS  
**Country:** Australia  
**Water Body:** Torres Strait; South Pacific Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Natural)  
**GPS:** -10.5833, 142.2167

Serving the island communities of the Torres Strait at Australia's northern tip, Thursday Island is a natural harbour geared to regional supply rather than international trade. Managed by Ports North, with wharves on Thursday Island and neighbouring Horn Island, it mainly handles general cargo ships provisioning locals, transhipment to the outer islands, plus fishing and passenger traffic. Most line services are run by Sea Swift, including the MV Trinity Bay from Cairns, which is the region's true freight gateway. There is no container terminal with international customs clearance here; consignments move as breakbulk or on barges and landing craft. For overseas freight, Cairns is the relevant alternative, while Thursday Island works as a last-mile distribution point.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Sydney → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-shanghai)
- [Sydney → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-shenzhen)
- [Sydney → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-guangzhou)
- [Sydney → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-hong-kong)
- [Sydney → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-tokyo)
- [Sydney → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-busan)

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