New Zealand

Port of Wellington (NZ WLG)

New Zealand
Port of Wellington, New Zealand © andrew mcmillan · CC BY 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE NZ WLG
Coordinates -41.2833, 174.7833 (41°17′S 174°47′E)
Region NZ-WGN
Nearest city Wellington
Body of water Cook Strait; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 9.4 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #87
  • 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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