Seaport · United States
Port of L Anse
L Anse (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 5310). It lies on the Lake Superior.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USLAJ
- World Port Index no.
- 5310
- Coordinates
- 46.77°N, 88.47°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- US Lake Superior
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel 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) | 7,260 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,660 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to L Anse, 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 L Anse
Where is Port of L Anse?
L Anse (United States) lies on the Lake Superior, at about 46.77°N, 88.47°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of L Anse?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USLAJ for L Anse. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is L Anse from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,260 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,660 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 L Anse?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for L Anse 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.