Warrnambool's port has a long and troubled history: the breakwater built around 1890 never produced a thriving harbour, and the railway that arrived the same decade carried the region's trade instead. Today the state-owned port, managed by Warrnambool City Council, functions as a safe haven for commercial fishing and recreational boating rather than as a cargo facility. Strong wave action and ongoing sedimentation limit draught and force vessels onto swing moorings, so there is no container, bulk or breakbulk traffic. Forwarders in western Victoria use the bulk port of Portland or the container ports of Geelong and Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Warrnambool?▼

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

Where is the port of Warrnambool located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Warrnambool?▼

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

What is the channel depth of Warrnambool?▼

The channel depth of Warrnambool is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

-38.40000, 142.48333

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Warrnambool

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

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