Seaport · United States
Port of Empire
Empire (United States) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 16740). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- World Port Index no.
- 16740
- Coordinates
- 43.40°N, 124.28°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- United States W Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 6,520 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,530 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Empire, 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 10 - Oregon Washington Hawaii and Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Empire
Where is Port of Empire?
Empire (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 43.40°N, 124.28°W.
How far is Empire from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,520 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tacoma, Seattle, Oakland.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Empire?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Empire 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.