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Port of Stockton

USSCK🇺🇸USA

This deepwater port is located on the San Joaquin River in California, over seventy nautical miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. It handles a variety of cargo and serves as a significant hub within the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta.

Background
The Port of Stockton is a major deepwater port on the Stockton Ship Channel of the Pacific Ocean and an inland port located more than seventy nautical miles from the ocean, in Stockton, California on the Stockton Channel and San Joaquin River-Stockton Deepwater Shipping Channel. By land acreage, the Port of Stockton is the 2nd largest port in the State of California and sits on about 4,200 acres (17 km2), and occupies an island in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, and a portion of a neighborhood known as Boggs Tract. The day-to-day is run by the Port Director (CEO) and it is governed by a commission appointed by the City of Stockton and San Joaquin County. The Port of Stockton is a self-sustaining economic powerhouse in the Central Valley and in 2024, contributed over $78 million in state and local tax funds.
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Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
3m
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C
UN/LOCODE
USSCK
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent
Subdivision
US-CA
Area
US West Coast
Body of Water
San Joaquin River
Latitude
37.9530°
Longitude
-121.3250°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Stockton?+
The approach to Stockton is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Southampton Shoals Lighthouse at 9.5 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Discovery Bay (12.6 NM W), Carquinez Strait (42.6 NM W), Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses (44.8 NM WSW), Oakland Harbor (45.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Stockton?+
The Port of Stockton is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports 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 Stockton?+
You can track vessels near Stockton (USSCK) 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 USSCK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Stockton?+
The Port of Stockton operates in the UTC-8 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.