Port of Lae

Lae combines international shipping with domestic cargo and passenger activity near the mouth of the Markham River. Its port includes the main wharf and the newer tidal basin, with separate facilities serving container, general cargo and other trades.

The tidal basin provides dedicated container infrastructure, while the main waterfront accommodates a broader mix of vessel and cargo types. Container storage and refrigerated-container connections support the handling of goods between ship calls and onward distribution.

Specialised facilities for liquid cargo and cement add to the port’s industrial role. Together with roll-on/roll-off and domestic services, they make Lae a point where overseas supplies, local distribution and coastal transport meet, rather than a terminal devoted to one commodity or shipping market.