New Zealand

Port of Wellington (NZ WLG)

UN/LOCODE
NZ WLG
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Wellington
Body of water
Cook Strait; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
New Zealand
Port of Wellington, New Zealand © andrew mcmillan · CC BY 3.0
Port information
Region
NZ-WGN
Coordinates
-41.2833, 174.7833 (41°17′S 174°47′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
3 m
Anchorage depth
12.5 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Oil terminal depth
11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
325 m × 11.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
#87
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #87
79.85
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 79.85

Located in New Zealand, the port of Wellington serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Wellington has a Large harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Wellington work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Wellington located?
Wellington is a seaport in New Zealand.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wellington?
The UN/LOCODE for Wellington is NZ WLG.
What is the channel depth at Wellington?
The channel depth at Wellington is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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