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UNLOCODEUS GPT
CountryUnited States
Water BodyGulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat30.3500
Lng-89.0833
Classificationregional_20260918
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About This Seaport
The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) and terminal operator SSA Marine have built Gulfport into the United States' second-largest green-fruit import port, handling about four billion bananas a year on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The deep-water port (UN/LOCODE US GPT, 9.4-metre pier depth), founded in 1902, moves over 200,000 TEU and more than 2 million tonnes of cargo annually across 204 acres with nearly 6,000 feet of berthing and 1,400 refrigerated plugs, combining container, reefer and breakbulk handling. Fresh produce arrives from Central and South America while frozen chicken and pork move out — an efficient round-trip model for reefer boxes. In May 2026, MSPA secured a US$11.25 million federal grant for new reefer racks and rail improvements linking the east and west piers; simultaneously, Ports America is developing Terminal 4 with a US$43 million investment. SSA Marine and the port commissioned a new hybrid mobile harbor crane in August 2026. The US Army Corps of Engineers recommended deepening the channel from 36 to 46 feet at an estimated cost of US$548 million, pending congressional approval in the Water Resources Development Act. Apparel, paper, cotton, vehicles and construction supplies also cross the quays. For very large container volumes or a wider choice of line services, New Orleans and Mobile remain the bigger gateways, while Gulfport excels in reefer and fresh-produce cargo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gulfport?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Gulfport is US GPT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Gulfport located?▼
The port of Gulfport is located in United States (Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Gulfport?▼
Gulfport is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Gulfport?▼
The channel depth of Gulfport is 9.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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30.35000, -89.08333
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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