Seaport · United States
Port Wing
Port Wing (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 5440). It lies on the Lake Superior.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- World Port Index no.
- 5440
- Coordinates
- 46.78°N, 91.38°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
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) | 7,220 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,230 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,630 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Wing, 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 Port Wing
Where is Port Wing?
Port Wing (United States) lies on the Lake Superior, at about 46.78°N, 91.38°W.
How far is Port Wing from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,220 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,630 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 Port Wing?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Wing 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.