Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Rosario / Pexels.
About Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's largest container port and sits on the Yarra close to the city centre, serving Victoria and acting as a distribution point for Tasmania and South Australia. It is commonly paired with Sydney on the same vessel rotation, so the choice between them is usually decided by which is nearer the consignee. The same biosecurity regime applies as elsewhere in Australia.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Melbourne — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 34–40 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Australia lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Melbourne, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Country
- Australia
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- AUMEL
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 34–40 days
What to know about Melbourne
- Australia's largest container port by volume
- Serves Victoria plus onward distribution to Tasmania and South Australia
- Usually on the same vessel rotation as Sydney
- Australian biosecurity inspection applies on arrival
Same country
Other ports in Australia
We also ship to one other port in Australia.
Moving cargo through Melbourne? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.