Seaport · Canada
Port of Bella Coola
Bella Coola (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18890). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CABLC
- World Port Index no.
- 18890
- Coordinates
- 52.37°N, 126.80°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada West Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Supplies
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 6,130 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,130 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bella Coola, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 154 (Enroute) - British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions about Bella Coola
Where is Port of Bella Coola?
Bella Coola (Canada) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 52.37°N, 126.80°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bella Coola?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CABLC for Bella Coola. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bella Coola from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,130 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bella Coola?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bella Coola through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.