Port of Alameda (USNGZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alameda (UN/LOCODE USNGZ) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 37.7833° N, 122.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alameda
Where is Port of Alameda located?
Port of Alameda is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.7833° N, 122.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alameda?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alameda is USNGZ — country code US, location code NGZ.
How deep is Port of Alameda?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alameda has a channel depth of about 15.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Alameda require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alameda.
What type of harbor is Port of Alameda?
Port of Alameda is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alameda have?
Port of Alameda is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alameda are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →