Seaport · Canada
Port of Churchill
Churchill (Canada) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1090). It lies on the Hudson Bay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CACHV
- World Port Index no.
- 1090
- Coordinates
- 58.78°N, 94.20°W
- Waters
- Hudson Bay; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Hudson Bay
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Tidal range | 4.3 m |
|---|
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 6,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,520 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Churchill, 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. 146 (Enroute) - Newfoundland Labrador and Hudson Bay.
Frequently asked questions about Churchill
Where is Port of Churchill?
Churchill (Canada) lies on the Hudson Bay, at about 58.78°N, 94.20°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Churchill?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CACHV for Churchill. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
Does Churchill have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Churchill. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Churchill from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,910 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Churchill?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Churchill 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.