Applicable statutory and non- statutory charges managed by Port Authority include Navigation, Pilotage, Site Occupation, Wharfage and Miscellaneous. These charges are different in each port and are levied to all commercial vessels, including cargo and passenger vessels, piloted fishing vessels, research vessels and piloted tugs. 

Below is a summary of the applicability of each of these charges in relation to the port location

Applicable charges for each port location

Applicable charges for Sydney Harbour
  • Navigation
  • Pilotage
  • Site occupation
  • Wharfage
  • Miscellaneous
Applicable charges for Port Botany
  • Navigation
  • Pilotage

In Port Botany, a private operator charges additional port tariffs. 

For wharfage and site occupation charges at Port Botany, please contact NSW Ports

Applicable charges for Newcastle Harbour
  • Pilotage
  • Miscellaneous

In Newcastle Harbour, a private operator charges additional port tariffs. 

For navigation, wharfage and site occupation charges at Newcastle Harbour, please contact Port of Newcastle

Applicable charges for Port Kembla
  • Pilotage
  • Miscellaneous
 

In Port Kembla, a private operator charges additional port tariffs. 

For navigation, wharfage and site occupation charges at Port Kembla, please contact NSW Ports

Applicable charges for Port of Eden
  • Navigation
  • Pilotage
  • Site occupation
  • Wharfage
  • Miscellaneous
Applicable charges for Port of Yamba
  • Navigation
  • Pilotage
  • Site occupation
  • Wharfage
  • Miscellaneous

Downloads

FY 2025/26 Schedule of Port Charges for Port Authority of New South Wales
Effective 1 July 2025
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FY 2024/25 Schedule of Port Charges for Port Authority of New South Wales
Effective 14 August 2024
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Pricing Enquiries

For further information regarding port charges in Sydney Harbour, please contact:

Commercial Team
Senior Commercial Analyst
phone: +61 2 9296 4999
email: vjuan-vega@portauthoritynsw.com.au

Invoice Enquiries
Revenue Coordinator
phone: +61 2 9296 4999
email: revenue@portauthoritynsw.com.au

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