Port of Saginaw (USSGM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Saginaw (UN/LOCODE USSGM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 43.4333° N, 83.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Saginaw
Where is Port of Saginaw located?
Port of Saginaw is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 43.4333° N, 83.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Saginaw?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Saginaw is USSGM — country code US, location code SGM.
How deep is Port of Saginaw?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Saginaw has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Saginaw require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Saginaw.
What type of harbor is Port of Saginaw?
Port of Saginaw is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Saginaw have?
Port of Saginaw is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Saginaw are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →