Seaport · Canada
Port of Canaport (St. John)
Canaport (St. John) (Canada) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 6545). It lies on the Bay of Fundy.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CACPT
- World Port Index no.
- 6545
- Coordinates
- 45.20°N, 65.98°W
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Bay of Fundy; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nova Scotia Cont
- Other names
- St. John
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 7,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Canaport (St. John), 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. 145 (Enroute) - Nova Scotia and the Saint Lawrence.
Frequently asked questions about Canaport (St. John)
Where is Port of Canaport (St. John)?
Canaport (St. John) (Canada) lies on the Bay of Fundy, at about 45.20°N, 65.98°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Canaport (St. John)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CACPT for Canaport (St. John). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Canaport (St. John) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, New York / New Jersey.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Canaport (St. John)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Canaport (St. John) 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.