Port of Cherokee

USCKG🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Cherokee

This port is located in northeastern Alabama, situated along a canal. It serves as a point of transit for vessels operating on the inland waterway system.

Background
The Cherokee people are one of the Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands of the United States. Prior to the 18th century, they were concentrated in their ancestral homelands, living in towns along river valleys in what is now southwestern North Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, parts of western South Carolina, northern Georgia, and northeastern Alabama, with hunting grounds extending into Kentucky. Together, these lands encompassed approximately 40,000 square miles.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
29m

Region

Subdivision
US-AL
Latitude
34.7500°
Longitude
-87.9667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USCKG
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5336107 →
Wikidata
Q105405 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cherokee on?

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The Port of Cherokee is situated on the North Pacific Ocean 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 Cherokee?

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You can track vessels near Cherokee (USCKG) 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 Cherokee?

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The Port of Cherokee is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USCKG — 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 USCKG 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 Cherokee?

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The Port of Cherokee operates in the UTC-8 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.