Port of Wilmington (US ILM)
UN/LOCODE
US ILM
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Wilmington
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
USA
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Port information
- Region
- US-NC
- Coordinates
- 34.2333, -77.9500 (34°14′N 77°57′W)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- River, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Tidal range
- 1.2 m
- Anchorage depth
- 9.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 9.4 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Dry dock: Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Container
Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts over 100 t
Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Ratings
#276
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #276
59.71
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 59.71
Located in USA, the port of Wilmington serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Wilmington has a Medium harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Wilmington work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Wilmington located?
- Wilmington is a seaport in USA.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Wilmington?
- The UN/LOCODE for Wilmington is US ILM.
- What is the channel depth at Wilmington?
- The channel depth at Wilmington is 11 m.
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- Wrightsville USA 12 km
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- Georgetown USA 156 km
- Washington USA 168 km
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Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 12461 km
- Singapore Singapore 16066 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 6601 km
- Los Angeles USA 3692 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 11773 km
- Hamburg Germany 6887 km
- Santos Brazil 7284 km
- Durban South Africa 13449 km
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