Port of Boston (USBOS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Boston (UN/LOCODE USBOS) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 42.3500° N, 71.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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nautical miles (direct)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Boston
Where is Port of Boston located?
Port of Boston is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.3500° N, 71.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Boston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Boston is USBOS — country code US, location code BOS.
How deep is Port of Boston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Boston has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Boston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Boston.
What type of harbor is Port of Boston?
Port of Boston is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Boston have?
Port of Boston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Boston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →