Port of Louisville

USLUI🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Louisville

Louisville is a canal port located on the Ohio River in Kentucky. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the inland waterway system. The port handles bulk commodities and general cargo, with barge traffic being a primary vessel type.

Background
Louisville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 27th-most-populous city in the United States. By land area, it is the country's 24th-largest city; however, by population density, it is the 265th most dense city. Louisville is the historical county seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, on the Indiana state line.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
128m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1778

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-KY
Area
Inland, USA
Latitude
38.2755°
Longitude
-85.7545°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4299287 →
Wikidata
Q43668 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
louisvilleky.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Louisville on?

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The Port of Louisville 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 Louisville?

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You can track vessels near Louisville (USLUI) 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 Louisville?

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The Port of Louisville is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USLUI — 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 USLUI 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 Louisville?

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The Port of Louisville 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.