The Port of Fremantle is very often a first and last 'port of call' for shipping operating between Australia and overseas. Fremantle Ports is the manager of the Inner Harbour at Fremantle and the Outer Harbour (two bulk ports) in Kwinana. Of Australia's five major general cargo ports, the Port of Fremantle is the closest to Singapore, which is four and a half days by sea.

The Port of Fremantle is a 'port of call' on many trade routes, and is able to service a variety of ships and cargo. The facilities at the Port of Fremantle are world-class.

To find out how ports work, click on the menu to the left, to find out more about trade routes to and from Fremantle, the ships that call here, the smaller vessels that operate in the port, the facilities available and the cargoes handled. If you are not sure about some words, there is a link to a glossary (like a dictionary) on the left menu.

Can you answer these questions?

1. What are the two locations of Fremantle Ports?

2. What are the five major general cargo ports in Australia?

3. What is the closest international port to the Port of Fremantle?

4. How did the Port of Fremantle work in 1900?