Seaport · United States
Port of Gloucester
Gloucester (United States) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 8120). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USGLC
- World Port Index no.
- 8120
- Coordinates
- 42.60°N, 70.67°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- United States E 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 7,600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,610 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,990 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Gloucester, 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 1 - Atlantic Coast: Eastport ME to Cape Cod MA.
Frequently asked questions about Gloucester
Where is Port of Gloucester?
Gloucester (United States) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 42.60°N, 70.67°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gloucester?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USGLC for Gloucester. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Gloucester from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,990 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include New York / New Jersey, Montreal, Halifax.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Gloucester?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Gloucester 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.