Seaport · Canada
Port of Corner Brook
Corner Brook (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1830). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CACBK
- World Port Index no.
- 1830
- Coordinates
- 48.95°N, 57.95°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Newfoundland W Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 28.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 345.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 43.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 7,130 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,150 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,540 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Corner Brook, 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 Corner Brook
Where is Port of Corner Brook?
Corner Brook (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 48.95°N, 57.95°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Corner Brook?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CACBK for Corner Brook. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Corner Brook?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 345.0 m, beam 43.0 m, draft 10.0 m for Corner Brook. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Corner Brook have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Corner Brook. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Corner Brook from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,130 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,540 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 Corner Brook?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Corner Brook 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.