Run by the Lorain Port and Finance Authority, this Great Lakes harbour sits at the mouth of the Black River where it meets Lake Erie, about 48 km west of Cleveland. Its trade is firmly bulk-oriented, moving roughly 988,000 tons a year of aggregates, ores, limestone, minerals and chemicals alongside imported and domestic stone, sand and salt. Until the closure of the local U.S. Steel mill in 2020, steel-related traffic shaped the docks; that exit reshaped the cargo mix toward construction materials. Access to deep-sea trade runs through the Welland Canal and the St. Lawrence Seaway, but Lorain handles no container or liner services. With parts of the waterfront being redeveloped for public use, its commercial freight role is narrowing. Forwarders needing general cargo, containers or broader bulk options will look to Cleveland, Sandusky or Toledo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lorain?▼

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

Where is the port of Lorain located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Lorain?▼

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

What is the channel depth of Lorain?▼

The channel depth of Lorain is 6.4 meters.

Location & Weather

41.46667, -82.18333

Channel depth: 6.4 m

Transit time routes from Lorain

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