Port Of Memphis (USMEM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port Of Memphis (UN/LOCODE USMEM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 35.0667° N, 90.1667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Of Memphis
Where is Port Of Memphis located?
Port Of Memphis is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 35.0667° N, 90.1667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port Of Memphis?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Of Memphis is USMEM — country code US, location code MEM.
How deep is Port Of Memphis?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port Of Memphis has a channel depth of about 3.4 m.
Does Port Of Memphis require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port Of Memphis, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port Of Memphis?
Port Of Memphis is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port Of Memphis have?
Port Of Memphis is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port Of Memphis are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8870), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →