Port of Miami (USMIA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Miami (UN/LOCODE USMIA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 25.7833° N, 80.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- 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 Miami
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Miami (USMIA) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Miami
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Miami
Where is Port of Miami located?
Port of Miami is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 25.7833° N, 80.1833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Miami?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Miami is USMIA — country code US, location code MIA.
How deep is Port of Miami?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Miami has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Miami require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Miami.
What type of harbor is Port of Miami?
Port of Miami is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Miami have?
Port of Miami is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Miami are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →