Port of East Chicago

USECH🇺🇸USA

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About Port of East Chicago

This harbor on Lake Michigan serves as a key Great Lakes port. It handles bulk cargo and features facilities for tugs and compulsory pilotage.

Background
The Port of Chicago consists of several major port facilities on Lake Michigan within the city of Chicago, Illinois, operated by the Illinois International Port District. It is a multimodal facility featuring Senator Dan Dougherty Harbor, the Iroquois Landing Lakefront Terminus, and Harborside International Golf Center. The central element of the Port District, Calumet Harbor, is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
175m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4780 →
GeoNames ID
5280992 →
Wikidata
Q3398477 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.iipd.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USECH
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-IN
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Michigan
Latitude
41.6675°
Longitude
-87.4400°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of East Chicago?

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The approach to East Chicago is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Calumet Harbor Entrance South Side Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the N. Other aids include Indiana Harbor (0.4 NM N), Indiana Harbor East Breakwater (0.8 NM N), Buffington Harbor Breakwater (1.9 NM SE), Calumet Harbor Breakwater South End (4.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of East Chicago on?

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The Port of East Chicago is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near East Chicago (USECH) 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 East Chicago?

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The Port of East Chicago is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USECH — 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 USECH 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 East Chicago?

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The Port of East Chicago 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.