Port of Baltimore (USBAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Baltimore (UN/LOCODE USBAL) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 39.2667° N, 76.5833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Baltimore
Where is Port of Baltimore located?
Port of Baltimore is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.2667° N, 76.5833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Baltimore?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Baltimore is USBAL — country code US, location code BAL.
How deep is Port of Baltimore?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Baltimore has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Baltimore require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Baltimore.
What type of harbor is Port of Baltimore?
Port of Baltimore is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Baltimore have?
Port of Baltimore is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Baltimore are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →