USA

Port of Tacoma (US TIW)

USA
Port of Tacoma, USA © Walter Siegmund (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE US TIW
Coordinates 47.2833, -122.4167 (47°17′N 122°25′W)
Region US-WA
Nearest city Tacoma
Body of water Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 2.4 m
Channel depth 23.2 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #384
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 133.5

Tacoma is a seaport on the coast of USA, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 23.2 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tacoma located?
Tacoma is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tacoma?
The UN/LOCODE for Tacoma is US TIW.
What is the channel depth at Tacoma?
The channel depth at Tacoma is 23.2 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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