Port of Wilmington (USILG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wilmington (UN/LOCODE USILG) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 39.7333° N, 75.5500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wilmington
Where is Port of Wilmington located?
Port of Wilmington is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.7333° N, 75.5500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wilmington?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wilmington is USILG — country code US, location code ILG.
How deep is Port of Wilmington?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wilmington has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Wilmington require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wilmington.
What type of harbor is Port of Wilmington?
Port of Wilmington is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wilmington have?
Port of Wilmington is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wilmington are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →