Port of Duluth (USDLH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Duluth (UN/LOCODE USDLH) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.7667° N, 92.1000° 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Duluth
Where is Port of Duluth located?
Port of Duluth is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.7667° N, 92.1000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Duluth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Duluth is USDLH — country code US, location code DLH.
How deep is Port of Duluth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Duluth 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 Duluth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Duluth.
What type of harbor is Port of Duluth?
Port of Duluth is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Duluth have?
Port of Duluth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Duluth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →