Shark Bay Salt, a Mitsui & Co. operation, is the single reason Useless Loop exists as a port: the company has run the solar-salt field on this remote stretch of Western Australia since 1973 and took full ownership in 2005. Around 1.4 million tonnes of high-purity salt leave each year, moved onto bulk carriers by a dedicated conveyor and ship loader at what is an open roadstead sheltered by Dirk Hartog Island. There is no container or general-cargo terminal here and no scheduled liner trade — handling is limited to bulk salt exports. Customs and freight services for boxes, reefer or breakbulk are not available, and the sparsely populated hinterland is reached only by road. Forwarders needing container, project or general cargo in the region should route through Geraldton or Fremantle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Useless Loop?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Useless Loop is AU USL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Useless Loop located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Useless Loop?▼

Useless Loop is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Useless Loop?▼

The channel depth of Useless Loop is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

-26.08333, 113.40000

Channel depth: 9.4 m

Transit time routes from Useless Loop

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

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