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UNLOCODEUS GLS
CountryUnited States
Water BodyGulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat29.3167
Lng-94.7833
Classificationroro_202606
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About This Seaport
New cars, wind-turbine components, project cargo, liquid bulk and breakbulk — not containers — define the freight profile at Galveston (US GLS) on the Texas Gulf Coast, which moves more than 3 million tons a year. The port's 2025 master plan tilts toward growing segments such as liquid bulk and RoRo/autos, backfilling declining wind, grain and fruit volumes with new breakbulk like lumber, steel, aluminium and non-ferrous metals. A roughly US$106 million West Port upgrade between piers 30 and 41 will add about 31 acres of cargo area and extra berthing by 2026. Galveston is also a major cruise homeport, having opened a fourth cruise terminal at Pier 16 in November 2025. Container liner traffic is effectively absent; containerised shipments route through neighbouring Houston instead. Inland connections run on the BNSF and Union Pacific rail networks, with customs handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). For boxes, choose Houston; for RoRo, breakbulk and heavy-lift, Galveston is the practical option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Galveston?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Galveston is US GLS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Galveston located?▼
The port of Galveston is located in United States (Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Galveston?▼
Galveston is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Galveston?▼
The channel depth of Galveston is 11 meters.
Location & Weather
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29.31667, -94.78333
Channel depth: 11 m
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