Fremantle Ports is very often a first and last 'port of call' for shipping operating between Australia and overseas, making Fremantle and Kwinana an important Port. Of Australia's five major general cargo ports, Fremantle Ports is the closest to Singapore, which is four and a half days by sea.

Fremantle and Kwinana 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. Why was a Port created in Fremantle?

2. Why were Ports important in our society in the 1800’s?

3. What are the main differences within Fremantle Ports between 1905 and 2005?

4. What industries have had the largest impact on Fremantle Ports since it began?

5. What are the consequences of a port in a city area?

6. What will Ports be like in 100 years from now?