Seaport · Canada
Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)
Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 2130). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CACHI
- World Port Index no.
- 2130
- Coordinates
- 48.43°N, 71.07°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada St Lawrence R
- Other names
- Port Saguenay
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 7,250 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,650 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay), 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 Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)
Where is Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)?
Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 48.43°N, 71.07°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CACHI for Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,250 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,650 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, Halifax, New York / New Jersey.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)?
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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.