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SitkaUS SIT
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UNLOCODEUS SIT
CountryUnited States
Water BodyAlaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat57.0500
Lng-135.3333
Classificationfeeder_20260915
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About This Seaport
Alaska Marine Lines anchors freight service to Sitka, running container-on-barge sailings twice weekly from Seattle, with Samson Tug & Barge providing additional capacity. These barges resupply the Baranof Island community with groceries, vehicles, machinery and project cargo, and carry out refrigerated seafood — herring, salmon and halibut — on the return leg. Sitka has no road link to the Alaskan mainland, so the sea route is its only freight artery and there is no inland hinterland. A channel depth of about 8 m keeps the port suited to shallow-draught barge units rather than large container ships. Shipments are typically consolidated through the AML hub in Seattle, with Juneau and Ketchikan as regional alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sitka?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Sitka is US SIT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Sitka located?▼
The port of Sitka is located in United States (Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Sitka?▼
Sitka is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Sitka?▼
The channel depth of Sitka is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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57.05000, -135.33333
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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