Seaport · Canada
Port of Crofton
Crofton (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18570). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CACRO
- World Port Index no.
- 18570
- Coordinates
- 48.87°N, 123.63°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
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 6,350 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,350 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Crofton, 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 Crofton
Where is Port of Crofton?
Crofton (Canada) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 48.87°N, 123.63°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Crofton?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CACRO for Crofton. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Crofton?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 32.0 m for Crofton. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Crofton from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,350 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,830 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Vancouver, Seattle, Tacoma.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Crofton?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Crofton 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.