Port of Loop Terminal (USLO9): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Loop Terminal (UN/LOCODE USLO9) is a large open roadstead harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 28.8833° N, 90.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Loop Terminal
Where is Port of Loop Terminal located?
Port of Loop Terminal is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 28.8833° N, 90.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Loop Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Loop Terminal is USLO9 — country code US, location code LO9.
How deep is Port of Loop Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Loop Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Loop Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Loop Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Loop Terminal?
Port of Loop Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Loop Terminal have?
Port of Loop Terminal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Loop Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →