Newport (LOCODE: US NPT), Rhode Island, is primarily a naval and yacht base. Naval Station Newport hosts US Navy training commands, inactive warships, and research vessels of the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Commercial cargo volumes amount to approximately 84,400 tonnes per year, confined to coastal trade. In summer Newport receives cruise ship calls as a tender port, with vessels anchoring in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay; 2026 callers included Queen Mary 2 and several other liners. A seasonal ferry links Newport to Providence (operated by RIDOT). No container liner services or commercial deep-water infrastructure exist; the nearest general-cargo hubs are Providence (RI) and New York/New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Newport?▼

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

Where is the port of Newport located?▼

The port of Newport is located in United States (North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Newport?▼

Newport is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Newport?▼

The channel depth of Newport is 4.9 meters.

Location & Weather

41.50000, -71.33333

Channel depth: 4.9 m

Transit time routes from Newport

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