Seaport · United States
Port Arthur
Port Arthur (United States) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9080). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USPOA
- World Port Index no.
- 9080
- Coordinates
- 29.83°N, 93.97°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- US Gulf Coast
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
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 | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 8,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,540 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur
Where is Port Arthur?
Port Arthur (United States) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 29.83°N, 93.97°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Arthur?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USPOA for Port Arthur. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Arthur from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,540 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Houston, Altamira, Veracruz.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Arthur?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Arthur 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.