Port of TWO HARBORS

USTHB🇺🇸USA

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About Port of TWO HARBORS

This port is a significant iron ore transshipment facility on Lake Superior. It handles bulk cargo, primarily taconite pellets, via self-unloading vessels and lakers. The harbor offers good shelter.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
5470 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USTHB
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Superior
Latitude
47.0130°
Longitude
-91.6715°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TWO HARBORS?

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The approach to TWO HARBORS is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Grand Marais West Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Two Harbors East Breakwater (0.2 NM SSE), Two Harbors (0.3 NM E), Split Rock (16.8 NM NE), Duluth Harbor North Pier (22.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of TWO HARBORS on?

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The Port of TWO HARBORS 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 TWO HARBORS?

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You can track vessels near TWO HARBORS (USTHB) 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 TWO HARBORS?

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The Port of TWO HARBORS is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USTHB — 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 USTHB 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 TWO HARBORS?

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The Port of TWO HARBORS 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.