Port of Chester (USCHT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chester (UN/LOCODE USCHT) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 39.8500° N, 75.3500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chester
Where is Port of Chester located?
Port of Chester is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.8500° N, 75.3500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chester?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chester is USCHT — country code US, location code CHT.
How deep is Port of Chester?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chester has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Chester require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chester.
What type of harbor is Port of Chester?
Port of Chester is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chester have?
Port of Chester is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chester are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →