Port of Holland (USHLM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Holland (UN/LOCODE USHLM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 42.7833° N, 86.1333° 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 fair. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Holland
Where is Port of Holland located?
Port of Holland is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.7833° N, 86.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Holland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Holland is USHLM — country code US, location code HLM.
How deep is Port of Holland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Holland 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 Holland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Holland.
What type of harbor is Port of Holland?
Port of Holland is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Holland have?
Port of Holland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Holland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →