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Port of Hoboken

USHBK🇺🇸USA

This port is located on the Hudson River, across from Manhattan. It serves as a significant passenger ferry terminal and handles general cargo. The port features tugboat services and compulsory pilotage.

Background
Hoboken is a city in Hudson County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Hoboken is part of the New York metropolitan area and is the site of Hoboken Terminal, a major transportation hub. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 60,419, an increase of 10,414 (+20.8%) from the 2010 census count of 50,005, which in turn reflected an increase of 11,428 (+29.6%) from the 38,577 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 59,149 for 2024. With more than 42,400 inhabitants per square mile (16,400/km2) in data from the 2010 census, Hoboken was ranked as the third-most densely populated municipality in the United States among cities with a population above 50,000. In the 2020 census, the city's population density climbed to more than 48,300 inhabitants per square mile (18,600/km2) of land, ranked fourth in the county behind Guttenberg, Union City and West New York, all of which are in Hudson County.
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Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
M
Repair Code
B
Established
1849
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
USHBK
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good
Subdivision
US-NJ
Latitude
40.7500°
Longitude
-74.0167°
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hoboken?+
The approach to Hoboken is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Frying Pan Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Manhattan Hudson River Lighthouses (0.4 NM ENE), Titanic Memorial (2.6 NM SSE), Winter Quarter (2.6 NM SSW), Roosevelt Island Reef (3.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hoboken?+
The Port of Hoboken 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 Hoboken?+
You can track vessels near Hoboken (USHBK) 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 USHBK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hoboken?+
The Port of Hoboken 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.