Road salt, industrial salt and aggregates define the cargo profile of Manistee, a small bulk harbour on Lake Michigan. The Morton Salt works on Manistee Lake remain the anchor tenant, with Great Lakes freighters calling seasonally to load salt and dry-bulk commodities. This is not a container or international liner port; handling is limited to bulk and occasional breakbulk during the navigation season, which closes in winter when ice shuts the lakes. A river channel of roughly 6.4 m governs vessel size, and access to overseas markets runs through the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system. Inland distribution relies on road and rail rather than barge. Shippers needing container, reefer or customs-cleared international cargo should look to Milwaukee, Muskegon or the major East Coast gateways.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Manistee?▼

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

Where is the port of Manistee located?▼

The port of Manistee is located in United States (Lake Michigan; Great Lakes).

What is the size of the port Manistee?▼

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

What is the channel depth of Manistee?▼

The channel depth of Manistee is 6.4 meters.

Location & Weather

44.25000, -86.31667

Channel depth: 6.4 m

Transit time routes from Manistee

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