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UNLOCODEUS PTM
CountryUnited States
Water BodyNorth Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth12.5 m
Lat36.8167
Lng-76.3000
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
Commissioned in 2007, the Virginia International Gateway (VIG) at Portsmouth is the largest privately owned container terminal in the United States and the centrepiece of the city's port activity. Sitting on the western bank of the Elizabeth River, Portsmouth forms one half of the Port of Virginia in Hampton Roads alongside the Norfolk terminals. VIG is a semi-automated facility that handles super-post-Panamax vessels at a roughly 15 m (50-foot) channel, pairing ship-to-shore cranes with automated stacking blocks. The adjacent Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) is a multipurpose facility for containers, breakbulk and roll-on/roll-off cargo, with capacity above 437,500 TEU and a growing role as a staging base for offshore-wind components. Both terminals offer double-stack on-dock rail via Class I carriers CSX and Norfolk Southern, plus direct interstate highway access. For forwarders this means dependable container, reefer and project-cargo handling with customs clearance through U.S. CBP. Shippers focused on coal or dry bulk are better served by the dedicated facilities at Norfolk and Newport News. Overall, Portsmouth ranks among the most capable container ports on the U.S. East Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Portsmouth?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Portsmouth is US PTM. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Portsmouth located?▼
The port of Portsmouth is located in United States (North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Portsmouth?▼
Portsmouth is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Portsmouth?▼
The channel depth of Portsmouth is 12.5 meters.
Location & Weather
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36.81667, -76.30000
Channel depth: 12.5 m
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