Port of Superior (USSUW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Superior (UN/LOCODE USSUW) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.7333° N, 92.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Superior
Where is Port of Superior located?
Port of Superior is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.7333° N, 92.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Superior?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Superior is USSUW — country code US, location code SUW.
How deep is Port of Superior?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Superior has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Superior require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Superior.
What type of harbor is Port of Superior?
Port of Superior is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Superior have?
Port of Superior is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Superior are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →