Port of Ludington (USLDM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ludington (UN/LOCODE USLDM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 43.9500° N, 86.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 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 Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ludington
Where is Port of Ludington located?
Port of Ludington is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 43.9500° N, 86.4500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ludington?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ludington is USLDM — country code US, location code LDM.
How deep is Port of Ludington?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ludington has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Ludington require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ludington.
What type of harbor is Port of Ludington?
Port of Ludington is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ludington have?
Port of Ludington is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ludington are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →