Port of Holland

USHLM🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Holland

This port is a canal facility located in Michigan, USA. It serves as a transshipment point for bulk commodities. The port accommodates various vessel types and is equipped with tugs and drydock facilities.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
219m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4710 →
GeoNames ID
4996252 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-MI
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Michigan
Latitude
42.7815°
Longitude
-86.1630°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Holland is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Holland Harbor South Pierhead Lighthouse at 2.3 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Saugatuck (6.7 NM SSW), Saugatuck (8.2 NM SSW), Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner (17 NM NNW), Grand Haven South Pierhead Outer (17 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Holland on?

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The Port of Holland 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 Holland?

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You can track vessels near Holland (USHLM) 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 Holland?

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The Port of Holland is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USHLM — 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 USHLM 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 Holland?

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The Port of Holland 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.