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Port of Sydney (AUSYD)

Track any container moving through Sydney and see the port's real activity: carriers calling, scheduled connections. Four independent lenses on every shipment.

Track a shipment moving through Sydney by pasting your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference at trackingmcp.com/ports/ausyd. TrackingMCP resolves the carrier automatically and shows its events, the vessel's satellite AIS position, the schedule, and a cross-checked ETA together, with no carrier portal login.

Any carrier calling Sydney: we detect the line and format automatically.

Carriers calling at Sydney

17 lines

Sydney appears in 1,451 scheduled port calls in TrackingMCP's sailing database (January 2025 to January 2027 schedule window), with 17 carriers we track calling the port. Track any of them by container, bill of lading, or booking number.

Ports connected with Sydney

by scheduled sailings

Port of Sydney: facts & infrastructure

public registries
  • Annual throughput2,800,000 TEU
  • Berths17
  • Maximum draft19 m
  • Quay length1,850 m
  • Terminal operatorsPatrick Terminals, DP World, Hutchison Ports
  • Port authorityPort Authority of New South Wales (NSW Ports)
  • CPPI rank#324 (World Bank / S&P Global CPPI 2023)
  • Connectivity (PLSCI)260.8 (UNCTAD, 2026Q2)
Terminals
Brotherson Dock (Patrick Terminals)Brotherson Dock Two (DP World)Sydney International Container Terminals (Hutchison)

Port reference facts last reviewed 10 July 2026.

Demurrage & detention free time in Australia

free-time clock
Every import container discharged at Sydney starts a free-time clock: the calendar days before demurrage (box still in the terminal) or detention (box kept out too long) charges begin. Free days are set by each carrier's tariff for Australia. Look up the published figures on the Australia free-time reference →, and TrackingMCP alerts you before the clock runs out.

Port of Sydney FAQ

6 questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for the Port of Sydney?

AUSYD. The five-character UN/LOCODE (AU for Australia, plus SYD) identifies Sydney in carrier schedules, booking confirmations, and tracking feeds worldwide.

How do I track a container through Sydney?

Enter your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference in the search box above. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and format, then returns live carrier events, the vessel's AIS position, and a forecast ETA. Your first shipment is free, no account needed to start.

Which shipping lines call at Sydney?

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL), ONE, COSCO lead the 17 carriers with scheduled sailings calling Sydney in TrackingMCP's sailing database. Each line links to its own tracking page below.

Which ports connect with Sydney?

Shanghai, Singapore, Suva, Auckland, Apia, Lautoka see the most scheduled sailings to and from Sydney in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

How big is the Port of Sydney?

Sydney handles around 2,800,000 TEU a year and operates 17 berths and takes vessels drawing up to 19 m, according to the port's published statistics and public registries.

How much demurrage and detention free time applies at Sydney?

Free time is set by each carrier's tariff for Australia, not by the port. The TrackingMCP free-time reference lists published demurrage and detention free days for Australia by carrier, and the tracker watches the free-time clock on every shipment.

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