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USMEM Memphis Port
Memphis Port is the major seaport of Memphis, in the city of Memphisin United states. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is USMEM.

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Port Code

USMEM

Name

Memphis

Country / Region

United states

City

Memphis

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

35.1013650

Longitude

-90.0969850

Est. Unit Price

$51/m³ $5700/20GP Book Now

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Port Overview

Memphis, United States — UN/LOCODE USMEM

The International Port of Memphis is an inland river port in Memphis, Tennessee, positioned on the shallow-draft Mississippi River around the Memphis river-mile area. The port is concentrated mainly on President's Island and extends along both the Tennessee and Arkansas sides of the river. For international cargo, USMEM functions as a multimodal inland gateway rather than an ocean container port: our service team can coordinate river, rail, road and air connections for cargo moving through the Mississippi system or onward to U.S. distribution markets. The supplied port profile identifies five public terminals, 11 berths, bulk and liquid-handling facilities, LASH services, product-specific warehousing and grain elevators. Final routing, terminal acceptance and inland delivery conditions must be confirmed against the booking and cargo profile.

Port code	USMEM
Location	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Port type	Inland river port and multimodal cargo gateway
Coordinates	35.1013650, -90.0969850
Primary connectivity	Mississippi River, Class I railroads serving Memphis, I-40, I-55 and air freight through the Memphis market

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Freight Planning

USMEM is an inland river port; ocean containers normally require an upstream or downstream marine-port connection plus inland delivery planning.
The port profile describes five public terminals, 11 berths and cargo capability covering bulk, chemicals, liquid products, grain, warehousing and LASH operations.
Memphis offers several inland alternatives, including river transport, road corridors, rail connections and air cargo facilities serving the wider logistics market.
River stage, shallow-draft restrictions, terminal receiving windows and equipment availability can materially affect the final schedule.
Our service team can compare river-linked, rail, truck and air options according to cargo type, delivery point, urgency and compliance requirements.

Facilities & Services

Terminal and Inland Handling Profile

Public terminal network

The supplied profile records five public terminals and 11 berths. Berth suitability, draft, operating windows and cargo acceptance should be checked for each shipment.

Bulk and liquid cargo

Bulk loading facilities, chemical tank storage and a refinery-related cargo presence support selected liquid, chemical and dry-bulk movements subject to terminal approval.

Breakbulk and LASH

LASH services and product-specific warehousing are identified in the port profile. Packaging, lifting points, dimensions and handling instructions require advance review.

Agri-bulk capability

Six grain elevators are listed in the supplied data, making agricultural and grain-related cargo planning an important part of the port’s inland logistics role.

Road and rail access

Memphis is connected to I-40 and I-55 and is served by five Class I railroads according to the supplied port description. Actual routing depends on terminal and carrier availability.

Air freight option

The Memphis air-cargo market, including FedEx-related connectivity cited in the supplied profile, may support urgent or high-value shipments when surface routing is unsuitable.

Routes & Transit Times

Multimodal Routing Considerations

International ocean connection: Cargo to or from Asia and other overseas markets generally requires an ocean-port interchange before moving to or from Memphis by rail, truck or river. The exact marine gateway and service pattern must be selected during quotation.
Mississippi River connection: River transport can be appropriate for bulk, project, agricultural and selected containerized or unitized cargo, but water levels, tow schedules, draft restrictions and seasonal conditions may influence performance.
Indicative platform information: Certain platform quotations may show approximately 25–35 days after sailing for an FCL option or around 40 days for an LCL option. These are indicative quotation fields, not guaranteed USMEM terminal transit times; origin, transshipment, customs and final delivery must be confirmed.
Schedule control: Our service team should quote door-to-door timing with separate allowances for ocean leg, inland transfer, customs release, terminal receiving and final-mile appointment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Market Coverage and Cargo Fit

Hinterland: Memphis serves the Mid-South and connects onward to central and southeastern U.S. markets through interstate, rail and inland-waterway networks. Final delivery scope should be assessed by ZIP code and equipment type.
Agricultural commodities: Grain and other agri-bulk cargo are consistent with the listed grain-elevator infrastructure and Mississippi River orientation.
Industrial and chemical cargo: Chemical tank storage, bulk facilities and refinery-related activity make regulated liquid and industrial products relevant, subject to product and terminal acceptance.
General and project cargo: Warehousing, LASH capability and multimodal access can support selected machinery, breakbulk, project and packaged industrial cargo after dimensions and lifting arrangements are approved.
Consumer and time-sensitive freight: Road, rail and air options can serve distribution cargo and urgent shipments, with cost and capacity varying by season and service commitment.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Booking and Cargo-Control Checklist

Cut-offs and receiving: USMEM is not a single ocean terminal. Ocean booking cut-offs, river-terminal receiving windows, rail ingates, truck appointments and warehouse delivery rules must be confirmed separately; do not use the ocean carrier cut-off as the inland terminal cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and emergency-contact information before booking. Chemical or liquid cargo may require additional terminal approval, tank specifications and transfer procedures.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, accurate HS classification, country-of-origin information and any required permits should be aligned across ocean, river, rail and truck documents. Customs release does not by itself guarantee terminal release.
Physical constraints: Confirm cargo dimensions, gross weight, axle limits, lifting points, packaging strength, container type and final delivery access. River stage, draft, rail equipment and road restrictions can change the feasible plan.

Shipping Tips

Practical Recommendations from Our Service Team

Send the complete origin, destination ZIP code, commodity, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packaging and requested delivery date before requesting a USMEM routing.
For containerized cargo, compare an ocean-port-to-Memphis inland solution with a river-linked or rail-based alternative. Our team will separate port-to-port, inland, customs and final-mile charges.
For bulk, chemical, grain or project cargo, obtain terminal acceptance before fixing the vessel or inland leg; provide SDS, cargo density, loading method and handling equipment requirements where applicable.
Build contingency time for Mississippi River conditions, terminal congestion, customs examination, rail equipment shortages and truck appointment availability, especially during peak agricultural or holiday periods.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About USMEM

Is USMEM an ocean container port?

No. USMEM is an inland river port in Memphis. International container cargo normally needs an ocean-port interchange and then an inland rail, truck or river connection. Our team will confirm the appropriate gateway and final delivery plan.

Can our shipment move directly from an overseas vessel to USMEM?

Generally, overseas vessels do not sail directly to the Memphis inland port as an ocean service. Cargo usually moves through a marine gateway before inland transfer. The actual routing depends on carrier acceptance, cargo type and destination.

What cargo is suitable for the Memphis port area?

The supplied port profile identifies bulk, chemicals, liquid products, grain, LASH, warehousing and other industrial handling capabilities. Suitability depends on terminal acceptance, packaging, weight, dimensions and regulatory status.

How should we calculate transit time?

Use a door-to-door calculation covering the ocean or origin leg, interchange, inland transport, customs processing, terminal receiving and final delivery. Platform quotation times are indicative only and must be reconfirmed before booking.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, SDS, quantity, packaging details, temperature or tank requirements and final delivery information. Terminal and carrier approval is required before acceptance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

The port code, name, location, coordinates, facilities summary, connectivity description and annual cargo figure referenced in this module are based on the supplied USMEM port profile. Operational conditions such as terminal acceptance, draft, river stage, cut-offs, rail availability, truck appointments, customs status and charges are variable and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For official port information and current operating confirmation, our service team recommends checking the Port of Memphis authority domain: portmemphis.com.

The supplied profile states approximately 19.1 million tonnes of annual cargo and identifies five public terminals, 11 berths and six grain elevators. These figures are displayed as profile data and should not be treated as a current performance guarantee without direct confirmation from the relevant port or terminal authority.