MH Prefix and UN/LOCODE Structure
A Marshall Islands UN/LOCODE begins with the ISO country prefix MH and is followed by a three-character location code. The indexed code for Majuro is MHMAJ.
Seaports in Marshall Islands: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Marshall Islands has 1 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, reflecting a highly concentrated maritime gateway centered on Majuro and serving Pacific island connectivity.
Explore the indexed port record, UN/LOCODE reference and practical shipping context for Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands Port Overview
Marshall Islands has a compact indexed port profile. Majuro is the principal commercial and administrative gateway represented in the Ecer Freight database, while national port statistics can be limited because activity is distributed across island facilities and maritime service operations.
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Marshall Islands ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National maritime cargo tonnage, 2025; YoY change not publicly reported
Official public data review · 2025
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Container throughput in TEU, 2025; YoY change not publicly reported
Official public data review · 2025
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Commercial berth count, 2025; YoY change not publicly reported
Official public data review · 2025
How many seaports does Marshall Islands have?
Marshall Islands has 1 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot.
What is the main port in Marshall Islands?
Majuro is the principal indexed commercial gateway in Marshall Islands, identified by the UN/LOCODE MHMAJ.
Which area handles the main maritime cargo activity?
The main indexed cargo gateway is the Majuro capital-area port cluster, represented by Majuro (MHMAJ); other island facilities are not included in the current sample.
Top Ports in Marshall Islands
The table below ranks the single Marshall Islands port record indexed by Ecer Freight. No reliable comparable 2025 container-throughput or year-on-year series was identified for publication, so those fields are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.
Indexed port ranking and 2025 throughput reference
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Majuro | MHMAJ | — | — | Majuro Atoll |
Marshall Islands Port Regions
The current indexed sample contains one port, so the regional view is limited to the Majuro capital gateway. No additional port can be assigned to another regional group without an indexed record.
Majuro Capital Gateway
Majuro is the principal indexed maritime gateway for national supply, public administration and international shipping connections.
Port profile by location and cargo role
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majuro | MHMAJ | Majuro | General cargo, containerized supplies and regional maritime services |
Marshall Islands Port Codes
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level code may identify a broader port location, while a terminal-level code can distinguish a specific operating facility. Shipping documents should use the code requested by the carrier, forwarder or customs process.
How to Verify a Port Code
Verify the location against the UNECE UN/LOCODE reference and compare it with the Ecer Freight Port Codes directory before preparing shipping documents.
Shipping from Marshall Islands: Main Trade Lanes
Marshall Islands is a remote Pacific market. Transit times and routing depend on transshipment schedules, vessel frequency, equipment availability, weather and carrier confirmation.
Marshall Islands to East Asia
A common supply-chain pattern for manufactured goods and project cargo, generally involving a major East Asian transshipment hub.
Marshall Islands to North America
Containerized consumer goods and equipment may move through Pacific or Asia-Pacific hubs before reaching North American destinations.
Marshall Islands to Oceania
Regional Pacific services can support food, construction materials, machinery and general replenishment cargo.
Marshall Islands to Pacific Islands
Inter-island and regional cargo movements are typically schedule-sensitive and may involve smaller regional services or feeder connections.
Data Sources and Methodology
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party index containing 1 Marshall Islands port or terminal record, snapshot reviewed in Nov 2026.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code verification reference.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime geographic and port-reference context.
- Official public maritime and transport data — 2025 cargo, TEU and berth metrics were checked where available; no reliable national comparable series was identified for the unavailable fields shown on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seaports does Marshall Islands have?
Marshall Islands has 1 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of the Nov 2026 data snapshot.
What is the largest or busiest port in Marshall Islands?
Majuro is the principal indexed port and the main commercial gateway in Marshall Islands. Its UN/LOCODE is MHMAJ.
What is the port code for Majuro?
The indexed UN/LOCODE for Majuro is MHMAJ. Shipping parties should confirm the required location or terminal code before documentation.
Which region handles most port activity in Marshall Islands?
The Majuro capital-area gateway is the principal indexed maritime activity center. The current Ecer Freight sample does not include another Marshall Islands port record.
How current is the Marshall Islands port data?
The first-party port index was reviewed in Nov 2026. The latest complete statistical reference year used where available is 2025, while schedules and carrier transit times remain subject to confirmation.
Are 2025 container throughput figures available for Majuro?
No reliable comparable public 2025 container-throughput figure was identified for Majuro, so the league-table field is left unavailable rather than estimated.
How can a shipper request a freight rate from Marshall Islands?
Shippers can request current FCL or LCL pricing by providing the cargo details, origin or destination, equipment requirements and preferred sailing window through the relevant Ecer Freight rate pages.
This page combines the Ecer Freight port index with publicly available maritime reference material. Indexed port coverage is reviewed as database records change, while statistical indicators are updated against the latest complete annual sources available; schedules, port calls, capacity and transit times should be confirmed at quotation stage.
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