Seaport · United States
Port of Tri-City Port
Tri-City Port (United States) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 8890). It lies on the Lake Michigan.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- World Port Index no.
- 8890
- Coordinates
- 38.72°N, 90.20°W
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- US Gulf Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Large
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
- Degaussing
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 7,690 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tri-City Port, 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 Tri-City Port
Where is Port of Tri-City Port?
Tri-City Port (United States) lies on the Lake Michigan, at about 38.72°N, 90.20°W.
How far is Tri-City Port from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,690 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Houston, Savannah, Charleston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tri-City Port?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tri-City Port 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.