Port of Newark (USEWR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Newark (UN/LOCODE USEWR) is a medium river (basins) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.7000° N, 74.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Newark
Where is Port of Newark located?
Port of Newark is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.7000° N, 74.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Newark?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Newark is USEWR — country code US, location code EWR.
How deep is Port of Newark?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Newark has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Newark require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Newark.
What type of harbor is Port of Newark?
Port of Newark is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Newark have?
Port of Newark is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Newark are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →