Seaport · United States
Port of Sheboygan
Sheboygan (United States) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 4880). It lies on the Lake Michigan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USSBM
- World Port Index no.
- 4880
- Coordinates
- 43.75°N, 87.70°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- US Lake Michigan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 7,440 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,450 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,850 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sheboygan, 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 Sheboygan
Where is Port of Sheboygan?
Sheboygan (United States) lies on the Lake Michigan, at about 43.75°N, 87.70°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sheboygan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USSBM for Sheboygan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sheboygan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,440 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,850 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 Sheboygan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sheboygan 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.