Port of West Homestead

USYWE🇺🇸USA

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About Port of West Homestead

West Homestead is a port located in Pennsylvania, USA. It handles bulk cargo, primarily coal, for regional industries. Barges are the primary vessel type utilizing its facilities on the Monongahela River.

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Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1992

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
US-PA
Latitude
40.3833°
Longitude
-79.9000°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q7231228 →
Official Site
www.port.pittsburgh.pa.us →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of West Homestead?

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The Port of West Homestead 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 West Homestead?

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You can track vessels near West Homestead (USYWE) 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 West Homestead?

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The Port of West Homestead is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USYWE — 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 USYWE 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 West Homestead?

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The Port of West Homestead 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.