Port of Minneapolis

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About Port of Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a port located on the Upper Mississippi River in Minnesota, USA. It functions as a canal port, facilitating inland waterway traffic.

Background
Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents. Minneapolis is built on an artesian aquifer on relatively flat terrain and is known for cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Nicknamed the "City of Lakes", Minneapolis is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks, and waterfalls. The city's public park system is connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
256m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1850

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-MN
Area
Inland, USA
Latitude
45.0049°
Longitude
-93.2733°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5022890 →
Wikidata
Q36091 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.minneapolismn.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Minneapolis is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Boom Island Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the S. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Minneapolis on?

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The Port of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

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You can track vessels near Minneapolis (USMES) 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 Minneapolis?

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The Port of Minneapolis is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USMES — 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 USMES 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 Minneapolis?

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The Port of Minneapolis 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.