USA

Port of Chicago (US CHI)

USA
Port of Chicago, USA © J. Crocker · Attribution
Port information
UN/LOCODE US CHI
Coordinates 41.8833, -87.6000 (41°53′N 87°36′W)
Region US-IL
Nearest city Chicago
Body of water Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, tide gates
Shelter Excellent
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice Yes
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Chicago operates as a working harbor in USA, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, tide gates sets the scale of operations at Chicago. Draft at the approach to Chicago is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Chicago located?
Chicago is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chicago?
The UN/LOCODE for Chicago is US CHI.
What is the channel depth at Chicago?
The channel depth at Chicago is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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