At roughly 130 to 140 million tonnes a year, Hay Point ranks among the world's largest coal export gateways and handles essentially nothing else. Located about 38 kilometres south of Mackay in Queensland, it comprises two separate facilities: BHP Mitsubishi Alliance's Hay Point Coal Terminal, rated near 55 Mtpa, and the adjacent Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, one of the biggest metallurgical-coal installations anywhere. Coal arrives by rail from the Bowen Basin mines and is loaded via conveyors and shiploaders at long jetties in an open roadstead. There are no container, general-cargo or multipurpose berths, and the port is not set up for mixed customs clearance. For forwarders, Hay Point is purely a dry-bulk export node, not a call for boxes or project cargo. Containerised freight should route through Brisbane, while Gladstone covers broader bulk and breakbulk needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hay Point?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Hay Point is AU HPT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Hay Point located?▼

The port of Hay Point is located in Australia (Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Hay Point?▼

Hay Point is a Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Hay Point?▼

The channel depth of Hay Point is 13.1 meters.

Location & Weather

-21.28333, 149.30000

Channel depth: 13.1 m

Transit time routes from Hay Point

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

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