Seaport · United States
Port of Algonac
Algonac (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 4320). It lies on the Lake Saint Clair.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USALG
- World Port Index no.
- 4320
- Coordinates
- 42.62°N, 82.52°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Lake Saint Clair; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- US Lake Huron
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 7,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,570 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Algonac, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 6 - Great Lakes and their connecting waterways.
Frequently asked questions about Algonac
Where is Port of Algonac?
Algonac (United States) lies on the Lake Saint Clair, at about 42.62°N, 82.52°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Algonac?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USALG for Algonac. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Algonac from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include New York / New Jersey, Montreal, Norfolk (Virginia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Algonac?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Algonac through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.