Heavy-industry tenants, not liner carriers, drive Pittsburg (US PBG): the wharves on New York Slough in the Sacramento–San Joaquin delta primarily served adjacent plants, above all the long-running USS-POSCO steel finishing mill. Coasters and barges reach the berths via the roughly 10 m Sacramento–San Joaquin deep-water channel, historically discharging steel coils, sheet and raw materials; on-site steelmaking was idled in late 2023 and the site sold in 2026. Pittsburg offers no container or scheduled liner service – Oakland handles boxes, while Stockton and Benicia in the same estuary take bulk, vehicles and project cargo. Highway 4 and regional rail tie the site into the Californian hinterland. For forwarders it is a specialised breakbulk and industrial berth for nearby works, not a general-purpose cargo port.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pittsburg?▼

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

Where is the port of Pittsburg located?▼

The port of Pittsburg is located in United States (North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Pittsburg?▼

Pittsburg is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Pittsburg?▼

The channel depth of Pittsburg is 10.7 meters.

Location & Weather

38.03333, -121.88333

Channel depth: 10.7 m

Transit time routes from Pittsburg

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