Global Port Directory

Sydney Port Code (AUSYD)

Sydney, Australia uses UN/LOCODE AUSYD. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
AUSYD
Country
Australia
Type
both
Region
Oceania

Sydney is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE AUSYD. The code combines the ISO country code AU with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Sydney

13 routes are listed for Sydney.

  • Dubai to Sydney: 20–28 days by sea.
  • Hamburg to Sydney: 32–42 days by sea.
  • Hong Kong to Sydney: 16–24 days by sea.
  • Ningbo to Sydney: 16–24 days by sea.
  • Rotterdam to Sydney: 32–42 days by sea.
  • Shanghai to Sydney: 16–24 days by sea.
  • Shenzhen to Sydney: 16–24 days by sea.
  • Singapore to Sydney: 10–16 days by sea.

Container depots in Sydney

Confirm the assigned depot in your carrier release instructions.

Documents for cargo through Australia

Customs authority: Australian Border Force (ABF). Estimated clearance time: 1-5 business days, longer for biosecurity inspections.

  • Commercial Invoice (required): AUD or origin currency values
  • Packing List (required): Detailed contents list
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
  • Import Declaration (required): Filed via ICS
  • Biosecurity Import Permit: For goods requiring biosecurity clearance

Customs in Australia

Australian Border Force (ABF) manages customs with efficient electronic systems. Import duty varies by product and origin (FTA benefits available). GST is 10%. Strict biosecurity requirements - all food, plant, and animal products require inspection. Many products require standards certification.

Wood packaging rules for Australia

Australia requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB) - restricted to certain uses.

Holidays that can affect this cargo

Check the dates for the current year and allow extra time around them.

  • Christmas Period (Australia): high impact, customs closed, ports closed.
  • Australia Day (Australia): medium impact, customs closed, ports closed.

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Sydney Port Code (AUSYD) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Sydney

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Sydney?

The UN/LOCODE for Sydney, Australia is AUSYD.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.