TAFT

• USTFT
• Latitude: 29.9926
• Longitude: -90.4437
• Gulf of Mexico
• Port in US

Location: Pasadena TX US

Here are the general details and specifications for a generic marine port, which you can tailor based on the specific details of the TAFT port in the United States once further precise information is available:

Marine Port Description: TAFT, United States

Overview

TAFT Marine Port is a strategically located maritime facility in the United States, designed to accommodate a variety of vessels and cargo types. It serves as a crucial node in both domestic and international shipping and logistics networks.

Location

• Geographic Coordinates: (Specify the exact latitude and longitude)
• Region: (Specify the state and nearest significant city or coastline)
• Accessibility: (Describe key access routes for land transport, such as highways and rail connections)

Port Specifications

1. Berthing Facilities

   • Number of Berths: (Specify the number of berths)
   • Berth Length: (Specify the length of berths in meters)
   • Berth Depth: (Specify the water depth at berths in meters)
   • Maximum Vessel Size: (Specify size limits for vessels, including length overall (LOA), beam, and draught)

2. Cargo Handling Equipment

   • Cranes: (List types, number, and capacities of cranes, e.g., gantry cranes, mobile harbor cranes)
   • Container Handling: (Detail container handling facilities and equipment, e.g., reach stackers, straddle carriers)
   • Bulk Handling: (Specify equipment for handling bulk cargo, such as loaders and conveyer belts)
   • Specialized Equipment: (Any specialized cargo handling facilities, such as for hazardous materials or refrigerated goods)

3. Storage Facilities

   • Container Yard: (Details on the container storage area, including capacity in TEUs)
   • Warehouses: (Information on covered storage facilities, in square meters or cubic meters)
   • Open Storage: (Details on open-area storage facilities for bulk and break-bulk cargo)
   • Special Storage: (Temperature-controlled storage, bonded warehouses, etc.)

4. Support Services

   • Pilotage: (Details on compulsory pilotage, pilot boarding stations, etc.)
   • Tugboats: (Number and capacity of tugs available for vessel maneuvering)
   • Bunkering: (Availability of fuel supplies)
   • Ship Repair: (Availability of dry docks, ship repair yards, etc.)
   • Port Security: (Security measures in place, including ISPS Code compliance)

5. Logistics and Connectivity

   • Road Connections: (Key highways and roads connecting the port to the inland transport network)
   • Rail Connections: (Rail infrastructure linking the port to the national rail network)
   • Inland Waterways: (Details on any inland water transport facilities)
   • Air Connections: (Proximity to major airports)

6. Administration and Contact Information

   • Port Authority: (Contact information for the port authority or management entity)
   • Customs and Immigration: (Details on customs procedures, offices, and inspection facilities)
   • Contact Points: (Phone numbers, email addresses for key departments - harbor master, cargo operations, customer service)

7. Environmental and Safety Compliance

   • Environmental Policies: (Measures in place for environmental protection, waste management systems)
   • Safety Standards: (Compliance with national and international safety standards)

This template should help form the foundational description of the TAFT Marine Port in the United States. You will need to gather site-specific details to fully complete the description accurately.