#3
Largest Port in Australia
Sorted by Port Area
Value: 165 km²
Port of Townsville
Port in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Port of Townsville is a port located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area, to help users compare it with other ports in Australia.
Page overview
- Country
- Australia
- State
- Queensland
- City
- Townsville
- Category
- logistics
- Type
- Port
Ranking highlights
See how this port performs across different ranking categories in Australia.
#7
Most Container-Heavy Port in Australia
Sorted by Annual Container Volume
Value: 59,000 teu
#12
Largest Port in the World
Sorted by Port Area
Value: 165 km²
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cargo Tonnage | 6,581,456 tonnes | Total cargo handled by the port per year. |
| Annual Container Volume | 59,000 teu | Total container traffic handled by the port per year. |
| Port Area | 165 km² | Total land and water area covered by the port facility. |
| Maximum Channel Depth | 13 meters | Maximum navigable depth available for ships entering or using the port. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Port of Townsville is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this port.
- City
- Townsville
- State
- Queensland
- Country
- Australia
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How this port is compared
This port is compared with other ports in Australia using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Port of Townsville performs across different comparison categories, such as Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Port of Townsville details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
- Australian Seaports Dataset
- National Freight Data – Australian Ports
- Port Area and Supplemental Physical Research
- NGA World Port Index
Frequently asked questions
Where is Port of Townsville located?
Port of Townsville is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
What is Port of Townsville known for on LocoDeck?
Port of Townsville is listed as a port in Australia. This page highlights key metrics such as Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area to help compare it with other ports.
How is Port of Townsville compared with other ports?
Port of Townsville is compared using the ranking metrics available for ports in Australia. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.