Vessel Directory — US Port Arrivals

What are CBP CF-1400 Vessel Entrance Records?

Every commercial vessel entering a US port must file a CBP Form 1400 (Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement) with US Customs and Border Protection. This form captures the vessel's name, IMO number, flag state, last foreign port of call, cargo manifest summary, and the specific US port of arrival. The data creates a comprehensive record of international maritime traffic flowing through US waterways.

Ship agents, freight forwarders, and compliance teams use CF-1400 data to verify vessel arrival histories, identify port call patterns, and cross-reference flag state information against sanctions lists. For vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs), this data supports schedule reliability analysis. For importers, it helps confirm that cargo vessels have cleared CBP inspection at the expected port and date.

Each vessel profile on this page aggregates every recorded CF-1400 entrance into a single view, showing total arrival counts, the ports most frequently visited, flag state registration, and chronological arrival history. The IMO number serves as the persistent identifier across flag changes and name changes, ensuring accurate vessel tracking over time.