Port of Hoboken (USHBK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hoboken (UN/LOCODE USHBK) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.7500° N, 74.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hoboken
Where is Port of Hoboken located?
Port of Hoboken is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.7500° N, 74.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hoboken?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hoboken is USHBK — country code US, location code HBK.
How deep is Port of Hoboken?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hoboken has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Hoboken require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hoboken.
What type of harbor is Port of Hoboken?
Port of Hoboken is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hoboken have?
Port of Hoboken is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hoboken are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →