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UNLOCODEUS CLE
CountryUnited States
Water BodyLake Erie; Great Lakes
SizeLarge
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat41.5000
Lng-81.7167
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Iron ore, limestone and grain dominate the quays of Cleveland, the bulk-freight harbour at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River on Lake Erie. The Cleveland Bulk Terminal moves up to 5,200 tonnes of iron ore an hour through an automated ship loader, feeding the steel mills of north-east Ohio, while the breakbulk terminal adds roughly 500,000 tonnes of packaged-cargo capacity. What sets Cleveland apart from every other Great Lakes port is the Cleveland-Europe Express: the only scheduled, regular international container and breakbulk liner service on the lakes, calling Antwerp on a roughly fortnightly rotation and carrying an estimated 250,000 to 400,000 tonnes a year. Containers therefore matter here, but as a niche alongside the dominant bulk and project-cargo trades. Interstates I-90 and I-77 plus rail connections link the docks to Ohio's industrial hinterland. Shippers needing dense, frequent box services usually pair Cleveland with the US East Coast gateways of New York/New Jersey by rail, or route ocean transshipment via Montreal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cleveland?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Cleveland is US CLE. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Cleveland located?▼
The port of Cleveland is located in United States (Lake Erie; Great Lakes).
What is the size of the port Cleveland?▼
Cleveland is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Cleveland?▼
The channel depth of Cleveland is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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41.50000, -81.71667
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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