# Tiverton (US TIV)

**UN/LOCODE:** US TIV  
**Country:** United States  
**Water Body:** North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Natural)  
**GPS:** 41.6333, -71.2167

US TIV marks a specialised petroleum berth on the Sakonnet River in Rhode Island rather than a general-cargo facility. Historically operated as a receiving terminal for refined oil products by operators including Texaco and Northeast Petroleum, the site handles liquid bulk via tankers and does not process containers or breakbulk. A cargo pier depth of about 9.4 metres suits small to mid-size tankers, while ship repair options remain limited. Inland distribution relies on the road network serving the Providence metropolitan area; a freight rail link is not confirmed. Forwarders moving containerised, reefer or project cargo are better served by ProvPort in Providence or the Port of Fall River in Massachusetts. For fuel and heating-oil supply chains, however, Tiverton stays a useful niche point on the North Atlantic coast.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Los Angeles → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/los-angeles-shanghai)
- [Los Angeles → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/los-angeles-shenzhen)
- [Los Angeles → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/los-angeles-guangzhou)
- [Los Angeles → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/los-angeles-hong-kong)
- [Los Angeles → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/los-angeles-tokyo)
- [Los Angeles → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/los-angeles-busan)

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*Freight Academy — Seaport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/tiverton-port-us-tiv](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/tiverton-port-us-tiv)*

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