Port of Detroit (USDET): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Detroit (UN/LOCODE USDET) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.3333° N, 83.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 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
- River (Natural)
- 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 Detroit
Where is Port of Detroit located?
Port of Detroit is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.3333° N, 83.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Detroit?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Detroit is USDET — country code US, location code DET.
How deep is Port of Detroit?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Detroit has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Detroit require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Detroit.
What type of harbor is Port of Detroit?
Port of Detroit is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Detroit have?
Port of Detroit is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Detroit are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →