Port of Lorain (USLOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lorain (UN/LOCODE USLOR) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 41.4667° N, 82.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Erie
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lorain
Where is Port of Lorain located?
Port of Lorain is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 41.4667° N, 82.1833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lorain?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lorain is USLOR — country code US, location code LOR.
How deep is Port of Lorain?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lorain has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Lorain require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lorain.
What type of harbor is Port of Lorain?
Port of Lorain is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lorain have?
Port of Lorain is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lorain are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →