Port of Bethlehem

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About Port of Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a canal port located in Pennsylvania, USA. Established in 1897, it primarily serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Lehigh Canal.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
68m

Region

Subdivision
US-PA
Latitude
40.6167°
Longitude
-75.3667°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5197644 →
Wikidata
Q16995296 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBEX
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1897

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bethlehem is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Turtle Rock Lighthouse at 39.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Barnegat (41.3 NM SSE), Camden County Lightship (41.3 NM SSE), Lightship 53 (41.4 NM SE), Mercer County Lightship (41.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bethlehem?

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The Port of Bethlehem is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near Bethlehem (USBEX) 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 Bethlehem?

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The Port of Bethlehem is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USBEX — 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 USBEX 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 Bethlehem?

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The Port of Bethlehem operates in the UTC-5 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.