USA

Port of Baltimore (US BAL)

USA
Port of Baltimore, USA © US department of agriculture · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE US BAL
Coordinates 39.2667, -76.5833 (39°16′N 76°35′W)
Region US-MD
Nearest city Baltimore
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 0.3 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t 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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #79
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 225.65

Located in USA, the port of Baltimore serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Baltimore has a Large harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Baltimore work with a channel depth of 14.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Baltimore located?
Baltimore is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Baltimore?
The UN/LOCODE for Baltimore is US BAL.
What is the channel depth at Baltimore?
The channel depth at Baltimore is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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