Technical Information Relating To Port Of Buffalo Facilities
Average Navigation Season:
  • April 1 to December 31

    • Approach to Harbor:
  • 1,600 ft. from breakwater to harbor

  • No channel or river

  • 27 ft. controlling depth of water for 2000

  • No number, type, location and height of bridges. Gateway Metroport located directly on lakefront with unrestricted approach

  • St. Lawrence Seaway limits for vessel length, draft, and beam limitations

  • Open 24 hours per day. No restricted hours

  • Navigation lights available

    • Harbor:
  • 27 ft. controlling depth in front of each terminal open for public business

  • Ample turning basins with radius

  • 24 hours accessible hours per day

  • St. Lawrence Seaway limits for vessel length, draft, or beam limitations

    • Pilotage Requirements:
  • None

    • Terminal Facilities for Public Use:
  • 40,000 sq. ft. terminal at dock area served by rail and highway

    • Cranes:
  • American Crawler Crane, 230 tons lifting capacity

  • LeTourneau Mobile Gantry, 55 tons lifting capacity

    • Port Terminal Railroads:
  • South Buffalo Railroad

    • Railroads Serving Harbor Area:
  • S.B.R.R. serves the harbor area and maintains switching rights with all other major trunkline railroads.

    • Bunkering:
  • Ex dock - oils and coal

    • Freshwater Facilities:
  • All types available

    • Vessel Repair Facilities:
  • Limited

    • Salvage Equipment:
  • Available

    • Towing Facilities:
  • Available

    • Port Terminal Charges:
  • Dockage by agreement with terminal operator

  • Wharfage by agreement with operator

    • Bridges to Terminals:
  • None

    • Mooring, Unmooring:
  • At captains discretion - tugs are generally not necessary.

    • Stevedoring Operations:
    Buffalo Crushed Stone
    2544 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14224
    PHONE: (716) 826-7310
    FAX: (716) 826-1342