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UNLOCODEUS SSM
CountryUnited States
Water BodyLake Superior; Great Lakes
SizeSmall
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat46.5000
Lng-84.3500
Classificationminor_202606
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About This Seaport
For freight planning, US-side Sault Ste Marie is best understood as a transit point rather than a destination: it marks the American Soo Locks on the St. Marys River, the chokepoint linking Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes. Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the locks pass roughly 80 million tonnes a year — mainly iron ore, coal and grain — but most vessels simply transit rather than discharge here. Regular commercial breakbulk, container or customs handling at the town wharf is not confirmed, so freight relevance is limited. Shippers should route bulk or containerised cargo via Duluth-Superior, the ore port of Marquette, or Detroit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sault Ste Marie?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Sault Ste Marie is US SSM. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Sault Ste Marie located?▼
The port of Sault Ste Marie is located in United States (Lake Superior; Great Lakes).
What is the size of the port Sault Ste Marie?▼
Sault Ste Marie is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Sault Ste Marie?▼
The channel depth of Sault Ste Marie is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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46.50000, -84.35000
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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