Port of Paulsboro (USPAU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Paulsboro (UN/LOCODE USPAU) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 39.8500° N, 75.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USPAU
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
39.8500° N, 75.2500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1.8 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Paulsboro

Where is Port of Paulsboro located?

Port of Paulsboro is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.8500° N, 75.2500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paulsboro?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paulsboro is USPAU — country code US, location code PAU.

How deep is Port of Paulsboro?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paulsboro has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Paulsboro require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paulsboro.

What type of harbor is Port of Paulsboro?

Port of Paulsboro is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Paulsboro have?

Port of Paulsboro is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Paulsboro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8115), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →