Port of Gladstone (USGDE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gladstone (UN/LOCODE USGDE) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 45.8500° N, 87.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gladstone
Where is Port of Gladstone located?
Port of Gladstone is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 45.8500° N, 87.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gladstone?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gladstone is USGDE — country code US, location code GDE.
How deep is Port of Gladstone?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gladstone has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Gladstone require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gladstone.
What type of harbor is Port of Gladstone?
Port of Gladstone is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gladstone have?
Port of Gladstone is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gladstone are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →