Quick Answer
UNLOCODEUS LBA
CountryUnited States
Water BodyLake Huron; Great Lakes
SizeVery Small
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth4.9 m
Lat44.1833
Lng-83.5500
Classificationminor_202607
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About This Seaport
Once the shipping point for the alabaster gypsum discovered off this Lake Huron shore in 1837, the port of Alabaster (UN/LOCODE US LBA) in Iosco County, Michigan, no longer operates a commercial marine cargo terminal — its 1928 over-water bucket tramway, at roughly 1,900 metres long once the world's longest, was demolished in the 1990s and the last loading building removed in 2020. The site has never handled containers. Although U.S. Gypsum (USG) revived local mining with the Avery Quarry that opened in May 2024 (ramping toward roughly 700,000 tons a year by 2026), the raw gypsum now leaves by a new Lake State Railway rail spur toward Tawas City rather than by lake freighter. For waterborne cargo, Bay City and Saginaw on Saginaw Bay, or the major port of Detroit, are the practical alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alabaster?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Alabaster is US LBA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Alabaster located?▼
The port of Alabaster is located in United States (Lake Huron; Great Lakes).
What is the size of the port Alabaster?▼
Alabaster is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Alabaster?▼
The channel depth of Alabaster is 4.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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44.18333, -83.55000
Channel depth: 4.9 m
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