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UNLOCODEUS DLH
CountryUnited States
Water BodyLake Superior; Great Lakes
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat46.7667
Lng-92.1000
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Taconite iron-ore pellets, low-sulfur coal and export grain make up the bulk of traffic at Duluth-Superior, the largest tonnage port on the North American Great Lakes. The port moved roughly 29.6 million short tons in 2024, led by about 19.4 million tons of taconite from the Mesabi Range (down around 10% year on year), over 5.5 million tons of coal and close to 794,000 tons of grain, with spring wheat driving exports. This is a dedicated dry- and liquid-bulk port on Lake Superior; it does not handle containerised or Ro/Ro cargo. Rail carriers (BNSF, CN, CP) and the highway network connect the upper Midwest hinterland, while the seaward route runs through the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence Seaway to the Atlantic. Navigation is seasonal, with operations halted by ice roughly from mid-January into March; 58 oceangoing ships called in 2024. Seaway draft limits cap vessel size at lake freighters and smaller ocean-going ships. For container and deep-sea cargo, regional shippers rail to coastal ports such as New York/New Jersey or route via Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Duluth?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Duluth is US DLH. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Duluth located?▼
The port of Duluth is located in United States (Lake Superior; Great Lakes).
What is the size of the port Duluth?▼
Duluth is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Duluth?▼
The channel depth of Duluth is 6.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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46.76667, -92.10000
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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