Founded in 1901 as a supply point for Interior gold mining, Deering today is a small Iñupiat community on a gravel spit where the Inmachuk River meets Kotzebue Sound. It has no built port: bulk fuel and large shipments arrive once a year by barge, run by Crowley and Northland during the brief July-to-mid-October navigation window. Served only by open-roadstead lightering, the village handles no commercial cargo or containers and holds no practical relevance for freight forwarders. Kotzebue, some 57 miles across the sound, is the regional reference, with onward supply via Nome and Anchorage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Deering?▼

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

Where is the port of Deering located?▼

The port of Deering is located in United States (Chukchi Sea; Arctic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Deering?▼

Deering is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

Location & Weather

66.08333, -162.73333

Transit time routes from Deering

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