Despite sitting in a national capital, Washington D.C. carries almost no commercial sea freight. The Potomac channel here offers only about 4.9 metres of water, ruling out larger vessels; the Washington Channel waterfront now serves recreation, excursion boats and the occasional movement of construction materials rather than liner cargo. There is no established container, international customs or RoRo operation at the port. Shippers serving the capital region rely instead on the deep-water ports of Baltimore and the Port of Virginia at Norfolk, with the James River terminal at Richmond handling barge cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Washington D.C.?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Washington D.C. is US WAS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Washington D.C. located?▼

The port of Washington D.C. is located in United States (North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Washington D.C.?▼

Washington D.C. is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Washington D.C.?▼

The channel depth of Washington D.C. is 4.9 meters.

Location & Weather

38.86667, -77.03333

Channel depth: 4.9 m

Transit time routes from Washington D.C.

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