Seaport · United States
Port of Morgan City
Morgan City (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9000). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USLMO
- World Port Index no.
- 9000
- Coordinates
- 29.70°N, 91.22°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- None
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- US Gulf Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
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) | 8,160 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,170 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Morgan City, 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 5 - Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Morgan City
Where is Port of Morgan City?
Morgan City (United States) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 29.70°N, 91.22°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Morgan City?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USLMO for Morgan City. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Morgan City from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,160 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Houston, Savannah, Altamira.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Morgan City?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Morgan City 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.