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.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USDLH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
46.7667° N, 92.1000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Duluth (USDLH)
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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →