West Basin
Port of Newcastle’s West Basin is the optimal berth for roll-on, roll-off cargo, storage and direct access to the national rail network. West Basin and adjacent storage area is also DAFF approved for first point of entry for passenger vehicles.
Port of Newcastle has handled thousands of passenger rail cars, locomotives, track machines and wagons, including coal, grain, intermodal, and aggregate at its West Basin berths within the General Cargo Precinct.
What we offer
24/7 operations
Optimised operations to ensure channel and berth efficiency
Capacity
Direct ship crane lift from the West Basin 3 and 4 berths to two rail sidings. Common user access and rail safety interface agreements are in place with local and national rail and rolling stock commissioning providers. The rail sidings are ONRSR compliant registered private sidings
Open access
Stevedoring open access provides three options (Qube, Linx or Newcastle Stevedores), along with transport open access (subject to Port induction)
Fees and charges
The Schedule of Service Charges for Port of Newcastle is applicable to the commercial use of Port of Newcastle’s West Basin.
Port of Newcastle has reviewed its service charges. Port of Newcastle’s 2025 Schedule of Service Charges will apply from 1 January 2025.
Storage charges – West Basin
| Charge | Chargeable Unit | Rate (ex GST) |
| General Cargo (All Bays) Days 1 to 3 Days 4 to 6 Day 7 onwards | Per Bay per day (or part thereof) | Free $3,243 $6,196 |
