USA

Port of Seattle (US SEA)

UN/LOCODE
US SEA
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Seattle
Body of water
Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
USA
Port of Seattle, USA © Dennis Bratland · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
US-WA
Coordinates
47.6000, -122.3333 (47°36′N 122°20′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
2.4 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
23.2 m
Oil terminal depth
12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#310
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #310
148.85
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 148.85

Located in USA, the port of Seattle serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Seattle has a Large harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Seattle work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Seattle located?
Seattle is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Seattle?
The UN/LOCODE for Seattle is US SEA.
What is the channel depth at Seattle?
The channel depth at Seattle is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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