Quick Answer
UNLOCODEUS OTZ
CountryUnited States
Water BodyChukchi Sea; Arctic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat66.9167
Lng-162.5833
Classificationfeeder_202606
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About This Seaport
Barge delivery is what makes Kotzebue (US OTZ) viable, replacing costly air freight as the seasonal supply route for Alaska's Northwest Arctic Borough on the Chukchi Sea. With the approach channel only about 1.8 m deep, ocean tankers anchor some 16 km offshore and Crowley transloads fuel by shallow-draft tug and barge into a 23-million-litre tank farm, then carries it onward to villages up the Kobuk and Noatak rivers. Alaska Marine Lines brings general cargo and construction materials during the ice-free season, so Kotzebue works as a regional resupply hub rather than a commercial trade port. There is no container, customs or liner service; longer-haul shipments stage through Nome, Anchorage or Dutch Harbor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kotzebue?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Kotzebue is US OTZ. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Kotzebue located?▼
The port of Kotzebue is located in United States (Chukchi Sea; Arctic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Kotzebue?▼
Kotzebue is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Kotzebue?▼
The channel depth of Kotzebue is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
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66.91667, -162.58333
Channel depth: 1.8 m
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