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Milner BayAU MIB
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UNLOCODEAU MIB
CountryAustralia
Water BodyGulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth23.2 m
Lat-13.8667
Lng136.4167
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Around 15 percent of global manganese demand is served by ore that crosses the wharf at Milner Bay, the export point for the Groote Eylandt mine in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria. Owned by GEMCO — a venture of South32 (60 percent) and Anglo American (40 percent) — the port sits roughly 16 kilometres from an open-cut operation running since 1966. Handling is built around bulk manganese carriers, with berths also able to accommodate tankers; containers and conventional general cargo are not part of its profile. Inland movement relies on the dedicated mine-to-quay haul road, as the island has no rail or inland-waterway link to the mainland. After Tropical Cyclone Megan damaged the facility in March 2024, the rebuilt wharf resumed shipments in May 2025. Freight forwarders handling boxed or consolidated cargo should route via the Port of Darwin instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Milner Bay?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Milner Bay is AU MIB. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Milner Bay located?▼
The port of Milner Bay is located in Australia (Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Milner Bay?▼
Milner Bay is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Milner Bay?▼
The channel depth of Milner Bay is 23.2 meters.
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-13.86667, 136.41667
Channel depth: 23.2 m
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