A deep-draft commercial harbour at the mouth of the Grand River, Fairport Harbor handles roughly 2 million tons of dry bulk each year on Lake Erie. The Ohio port serves Morton Salt's rock-salt stockpile, Carmeuse Lime and local sand, stone and concrete producers, loading and discharging via self-unloading Great Lakes freighters. It is a bulk-only facility with no container or general-cargo terminals; salt, limestone and aggregates dominate the traffic. Access to the Atlantic runs through the Saint Lawrence Seaway locks during the ice-free season, while winter halts navigation. Road and rail link the quays to Cleveland and the wider north-east Ohio market. For boxes, customs clearance or international liner services, the larger ports of Cleveland and Ashtabula are the practical alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fairport?▼

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

Where is the port of Fairport located?▼

The port of Fairport is located in United States (Lake Erie; Great Lakes).

What is the size of the port Fairport?▼

Fairport is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Fairport?▼

The channel depth of Fairport is 4.9 meters.

Location & Weather

41.76667, -81.30000

Channel depth: 4.9 m

Transit time routes from Fairport

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