Port of Albany (USALB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Albany (UN/LOCODE USALB) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 42.6500° N, 73.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Albany
Where is Port of Albany located?
Port of Albany is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.6500° N, 73.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Albany?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Albany is USALB — country code US, location code ALB.
How deep is Port of Albany?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Albany has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Albany require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Albany.
What type of harbor is Port of Albany?
Port of Albany is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Albany have?
Port of Albany is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Albany are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →