More than 11 million tonnes of trade and over 200 ship calls a year pass through Esperance, the only deep-sea port in southern Western Australia. Managed by the Southern Ports Authority, it accommodates Cape-size bulkers up to about 200,000 tonnes and runs its own stevedoring and product-handling equipment. Exports are led by iron ore, grain and nickel concentrate — Esperance is the southern hemisphere's largest nickel-concentrate export port — alongside spodumene, copper concentrate and woodchips, while fuel, fertiliser and sulphur move inbound. Rail and road links reach the Goldfields mining belt inland. The port is a dedicated bulk facility and does not offer container liner services; for boxed cargo, Western Australia's gateway is Fremantle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Esperance?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Esperance is AU EPR. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Esperance located?▼

The port of Esperance is located in Australia (Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Esperance?▼

Esperance is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Esperance?▼

The channel depth of Esperance is 18.6 meters.

Location & Weather

-33.86667, 121.90000

Channel depth: 18.6 m

Transit time routes from Esperance

Sydney → Shanghai Sydney → Shenzhen Sydney → Guangzhou Sydney → Hong Kong Sydney → Tokyo Sydney → Busan

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