Port of Avondale

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About Port of Avondale

Avondale is a port located in Louisiana, USA, situated on a canal. It primarily serves as a hub for industrial and commercial activities, handling various cargo types.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
8m

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Latitude
29.8994°
Longitude
-90.1979°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USAVD
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Avondale?

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The approach to Avondale is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hibernia Bank Lighthouse at 7.3 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Gretna (7.4 NM ENE), Governor Nicholls (8.2 NM ENE), New Canal (8.8 NM NNE), Orleans Parish (New Orleans City) Lighthouses (8.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Avondale on?

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The Port of Avondale is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Avondale?

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You can track vessels near Avondale (USAVD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Avondale?

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The Port of Avondale is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USAVD — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USAVD mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Avondale?

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The Port of Avondale operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.