Port of Milwaukee (USMKE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Milwaukee (UN/LOCODE USMKE) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 43.0333° N, 87.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Medium
- 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 Milwaukee
Where is Port of Milwaukee located?
Port of Milwaukee is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 43.0333° N, 87.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Milwaukee?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Milwaukee is USMKE — country code US, location code MKE.
How deep is Port of Milwaukee?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Milwaukee has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Milwaukee require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Milwaukee.
What type of harbor is Port of Milwaukee?
Port of Milwaukee is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Milwaukee have?
Port of Milwaukee is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Milwaukee are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →