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Port of Howland Hook

USH4H🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Howland Hook

This container port facility, operating as Port Liberty New York, is located on the east side of the Arthur Kill in northwestern Staten Island, New York City. It sits at the entrance to Newark Bay, handling containerized cargo.

Background
The Howland Hook Marine Terminal, operating as Port Liberty New York, is a container port facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey located at Howland Hook in northwestern Staten Island, New York City. It is situated on the east side of the Arthur Kill, at the entrance to Newark Bay, just north of the Goethals Bridge and Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Floating
Drydock
L
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7860 →
GeoNames ID
5098576 →
Wikidata
Q5922242 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USH4H
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-NJ
Latitude
40.6333°
Longitude
-74.1833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Howland Hook?+
The approach to Howland Hook is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Staten Island Range Rear (3.9 NM SSE), New Dorp (4.3 NM SE), Robbin'S Reef (5.6 NM ENE), Upper New York Bay (5.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Howland Hook?+
The Port of Howland Hook 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 Howland Hook?+
You can track vessels near Howland Hook (USH4H) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USH4H on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Howland Hook?+
The Port of Howland Hook 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.