Port of Jersey City (USJEC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jersey City (UN/LOCODE USJEC) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.7167° N, 74.0333° 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 Jersey City
Where is Port of Jersey City located?
Port of Jersey City is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.7167° N, 74.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jersey City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jersey City is USJEC — country code US, location code JEC.
How deep is Port of Jersey City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jersey City 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 Jersey City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Jersey City.
What type of harbor is Port of Jersey City?
Port of Jersey City is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jersey City have?
Port of Jersey City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jersey City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →