Port of Memphis

USMEM🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Memphis

The Port of Memphis is a significant inland port situated on the Mississippi River in Tennessee. It handles bulk cargo and general cargo, serving as a key transshipment point for goods moving via barge and other riverine vessels. The port's operations are primarily concentrated on President's Island.

Background
The International Port of Memphis is an active port in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is mainly located on President's Island, which is a peninsula. However, it also extends between miles 725 and 740 on both the Tennessee and Arkansas sides of the Mississippi River.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
67m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8870 →
GeoNames ID
4630708 →
Wikidata
Q19581662 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USMEM
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-TN
Area
Inland, USA
Body of Water
Mississippi River
Latitude
35.1014°
Longitude
-90.0970°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Memphis on?

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The Port of Memphis 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 Memphis?

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You can track vessels near Memphis (USMEM) 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 Memphis?

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The Port of Memphis is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USMEM — 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 USMEM 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 Memphis?

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The Port of Memphis 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.