Port Elizabeth

USPEB🇺🇸USA

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About Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth is a major cargo handling facility located in New Jersey, USA. It serves as a key hub for containerized freight and handles various bulk commodities. The port is equipped with extensive terminal infrastructure to accommodate large container ships and other commercial vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
US-NJ
Latitude
39.3000°
Longitude
-74.9667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4500515 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Elizabeth?

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The approach to Port Elizabeth is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse at 6.9 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Miah Maull Shoal (15.3 NM SW), Ludlum Beach (15.5 NM ESE), Elbow Of Cross Ledge (15.6 NM WSW), Fourteen Foot Bank (18.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port Elizabeth?

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The Port Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?

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You can track vessels near Port Elizabeth (USPEB) 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 Elizabeth?

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The Port Elizabeth is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPEB — 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 USPEB 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 Elizabeth?

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The Port Elizabeth 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.