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WeipaAU WEI
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UNLOCODEAU WEI
CountryAustralia
Water BodyGulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat-12.6667
Lng141.8667
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Rio Tinto runs Weipa as one of the world's foremost bauxite loading ports, shipping more than 30 million tonnes of ore each year from Australia's Cape York Peninsula. Conveyors feed the Lorim Point East and West wharves and the newer Chith export facility at Amrun, where bulk carriers load directly for alumina refineries at home and abroad. This is a single-commodity bulk gateway — there are no container, breakbulk or RoRo services, and general cargo for the region is not handled here. The sparsely populated hinterland has minimal road connectivity, so the sea route is effectively the only supply chain in and out. Forwarders moving containers, reefer or project cargo should route via Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane instead. For dry-bulk charterers in the aluminium trade, however, Weipa remains an indispensable loading point with berths around 11 metres deep.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Weipa?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Weipa is AU WEI. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Weipa located?▼
The port of Weipa is located in Australia (Gulf of Carpentaria; Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Weipa?▼
Weipa is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Weipa?▼
The channel depth of Weipa is 9.4 meters.
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-12.66667, 141.86667
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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