USA

Port of Anchorage (US ANC)

USA
Port of Anchorage, USA © U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE US ANC
Coordinates 61.2167, -149.9000 (61°13′N 149°54′W)
Region US-AK
Nearest city Anchorage
Body of water Cook Inlet; Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 4.6 m
Channel depth 6.4 m
Anchorage depth 17.1 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Services
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 14.62

Anchorage operates as a working harbor in USA, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Anchorage. Draft at the approach to Anchorage is constrained by a 6.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Anchorage located?
Anchorage is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Anchorage?
The UN/LOCODE for Anchorage is US ANC.
What is the channel depth at Anchorage?
The channel depth at Anchorage is 6.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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