Australia · AU NTLPort of Newcastle: RoRo and Vehicle Terminals
Port of Newcastle received first point of entry approval for vehicle imports and is building up a ro-ro terminal for passenger vehicles and high and heavy cargo. In August 2025 a 265-metre-long ro-ro vessel, the largest the port had received, berthed at West Basin 4 and discharged rail wagons and large mining equipment. The port says it is increasing its storage capability and ro-ro terminal investment in line with demand.
RoRo and vehicle terminals
Last checked 2026-09-30
West Basin 4
Operated by Port of Newcastle
Port of Newcastle: Record-breaking vehicle carrier enters Port of Newcastle (checked 2026-09-30)
Port facts
- UN/LOCODE
- AU NTL
- Coordinates
- 32.9167° S, 151.7833° E
- Harbour size
- Large
- Harbour type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Channel depth
- 17.7 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 11.5 m
- Max vessel length
- 300 m
- Max vessel beam
- 50 m
- Max vessel draft
- 16.1 m
Nearest RoRo ports
- Port Kembla103 nm
- Brisbane339 nm
- Melbourne445 nm
- Devonport560 nm
- Adelaide672 nm
Straight-line distance, not a sailing route.
Sources
- Port of Newcastle: Record-breaking vehicle carrier enters Port of Newcastle (checked 2026-09-30)
- World Port Index (NGA Pub. 150), public domain (checked 2026-09-25)