Port of Portland (USPWM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Portland (UN/LOCODE USPWM) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 43.6667° N, 70.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USPWM
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
43.6667° N, 70.2500° 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
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
2.7 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Portland (USPWM)
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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Portland

Where is Port of Portland located?

Port of Portland is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 43.6667° N, 70.2500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Portland?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Portland is USPWM — country code US, location code PWM.

How deep is Port of Portland?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Portland has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Portland require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Portland.

What type of harbor is Port of Portland?

Port of Portland is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Portland have?

Port of Portland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Portland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →