Port of Ashland (USASX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ashland (UN/LOCODE USASX) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.6000° N, 90.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USASX
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
46.6000° N, 90.8667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Lake Superior; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Superior

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ashland

Where is Port of Ashland located?

Port of Ashland is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.6000° N, 90.8667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ashland?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ashland is USASX — country code US, location code ASX.

How deep is Port of Ashland?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ashland has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Ashland require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ashland.

What type of harbor is Port of Ashland?

Port of Ashland is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ashland have?

Port of Ashland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ashland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →