Port of Marcus Hook (USMAH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Marcus Hook (UN/LOCODE USMAH) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 39.8167° N, 75.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.
nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
B2B Freight Quote — Port of Marcus Hook
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Marcus Hook (USMAH) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Marcus Hook
Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Marcus Hook
Where is Port of Marcus Hook located?
Port of Marcus Hook is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.8167° N, 75.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Marcus Hook?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Marcus Hook is USMAH — country code US, location code MAH.
How deep is Port of Marcus Hook?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Marcus Hook has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Marcus Hook require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Marcus Hook.
What type of harbor is Port of Marcus Hook?
Port of Marcus Hook is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Marcus Hook have?
Port of Marcus Hook is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Marcus Hook are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8070), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →