Seaport · United States
Port of Houghton
Houghton (United States) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 5370). It lies on the Lake Superior.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USHTL
- World Port Index no.
- 5370
- Coordinates
- 47.12°N, 88.57°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- US Lake Superior
- Other names
- Hancock
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 7,240 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,640 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Houghton, 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 Houghton
Where is Port of Houghton?
Houghton (United States) lies on the Lake Superior, at about 47.12°N, 88.57°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Houghton?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USHTL for Houghton. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Houghton from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,240 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,640 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, New York / New Jersey, Norfolk (Virginia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Houghton?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Houghton 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.