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Port of POCOMOKE CITY

USPKM🇺🇸USA

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About Port of POCOMOKE CITY

This canal port, established in 1878, is located in Pocomoke City, Maryland. It serves as a commercial center for the lower Eastern Shore region.

Background
Pocomoke City, dubbed "the friendliest town on the Eastern Shore", is a city in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Although renamed in a burst of civic enthusiasm in 1878, the city is regularly referred to by its inhabitants simply as Pocomoke. The population was 4,295 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Pocomoke City is a center for commerce on the lower shore, home to an industrial park currently playing host to defense contractors, aerospace engineering, and plastics fabrication. Pocomoke City is located near the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
8m

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History

Established
1878

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Type
Name
Dist.

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
38.0758°
Longitude
-75.5703°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4356413 →
Wikidata
Q755569 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cityofpocomoke.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of POCOMOKE CITY?

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The approach to POCOMOKE CITY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Killick Lighthouse at 12.3 NM to the SE. Other aids include Assateague (14.2 NM SE), Somers Cove (15.9 NM WSW), Janes Island (17.6 NM WSW), Sharkfin Shoal (21.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of POCOMOKE CITY?

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The Port of POCOMOKE CITY 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 of POCOMOKE CITY?

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You can track vessels near POCOMOKE CITY (USPKM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USPKM on the live map.

Where is the Port of POCOMOKE CITY?

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The Port of POCOMOKE CITY is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPKM — 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 USPKM 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 POCOMOKE CITY?

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The Port of POCOMOKE CITY 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.