Port of Jacksonville (USJAX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jacksonville (UN/LOCODE USJAX) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 30.3167° N, 81.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jacksonville
Where is Port of Jacksonville located?
Port of Jacksonville is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 30.3167° N, 81.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jacksonville?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jacksonville is USJAX — country code US, location code JAX.
How deep is Port of Jacksonville?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jacksonville has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Jacksonville require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Jacksonville.
What type of harbor is Port of Jacksonville?
Port of Jacksonville is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jacksonville have?
Port of Jacksonville is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jacksonville are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →