Port of Cleveland (USCLE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cleveland (UN/LOCODE USCLE) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 41.5000° N, 81.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Erie
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cleveland
Where is Port of Cleveland located?
Port of Cleveland is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 41.5000° N, 81.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cleveland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cleveland is USCLE — country code US, location code CLE.
How deep is Port of Cleveland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cleveland has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Cleveland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cleveland.
What type of harbor is Port of Cleveland?
Port of Cleveland is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cleveland have?
Port of Cleveland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cleveland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →