Some 280 miles north of San Francisco, Eureka is the only deep-water refuge along a long stretch of the Northern California coast, with no comparable harbour until Coos Bay in Oregon. Run by the Humboldt Bay Harbor District, it offers several deep-water berths and a dredged entrance able to take Panamax tonnage. Its working cargoes have traditionally been forest products, logs and petroleum, rather than containerised liner traffic. A recent channel-deepening programme and new heavy-lift berths are repositioning the harbour as a staging base for offshore wind off Northern California. Hinterland access is essentially road-only, with no through rail line inland at present. Shippers needing container services route via Oakland, while Coos Bay is the nearest alternative for bulk and project cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Eureka?▼

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

Where is the port of Eureka located?▼

The port of Eureka is located in United States (North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Eureka?▼

Eureka is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Eureka?▼

The channel depth of Eureka is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

40.80000, -124.18333

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Eureka

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