Rice and cotton once left Darien for the Atlantic in the 1820s, yet the port's real commercial peak came later: between 1870 and 1900 it was the leading yellow pine and cypress timber shipping point on the US East Coast. That trade faded, and since the 1940s Darien has functioned mainly as home port to a sizeable shrimp fleet rather than a cargo terminal. With a channel depth of only about 1.8 metres, the port (UN/LOCODE US DIE) on the Altamaha River suits fishing and small service vessels, not oceangoing merchant ships. Modern container, refrigerated, and bulk cargo for the region moves through the Georgia Ports Authority's deepwater terminals at Savannah and Brunswick instead. Shippers with freight interest in coastal Georgia should therefore plan around those two gateways rather than Darien itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Darien?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Darien is US DIE. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Darien located?▼

The port of Darien is located in United States (North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Darien?▼

Darien is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Darien?▼

The channel depth of Darien is 1.8 meters.

Location & Weather

31.36667, -81.43333

Channel depth: 1.8 m

Transit time routes from Darien

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