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UNLOCODEUS ALB
CountryUnited States
Water BodyNorth Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat42.6500
Lng-73.7500
Classificationspecialised_202606
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About This Seaport
Steel, wood pulp, scrap iron, grain and molasses define the cargo mix at Albany, an inland seaport roughly 200 km up the Hudson River in New York State under UN/LOCODE US ALB. Rather than container lines, the port specialises in breakbulk, bulk and heavy-lift project cargo: together with stevedore LOGISTEC it handles around 250,000 tonnes of breakbulk in a typical year, backed by a grain elevator of 13.5 million bushels and bulk-liquid storage of about 18 million gallons for molasses. Its standout strength is oversized and heavy-lift movements — in 2024 a roughly 940,000-lb GE Vernova generator was transferred onward by roll-on/roll-off, self-propelled modular transporters and barge. With its 85-acre Beacon Island site, Albany has also become the largest fully permitted offshore-wind manufacturing and staging port on the US East Coast. The hinterland is served by rail (CSX, Canadian Pacific), the I-787/I-90 interstates and the Hudson barge route. Customs clearance runs through US Customs and Border Protection, while containerised consignments move via the nearby Port of New York/New Jersey, Albany's natural container alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Albany?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Albany is US ALB. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Albany located?▼
The port of Albany is located in United States (North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Albany?▼
Albany is a Medium harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Albany?▼
The channel depth of Albany is 9.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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42.65000, -73.75000
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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