Seaport · Canada
Port of Dalhousie
Dalhousie (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 5560). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CADHS
- World Port Index no.
- 5560
- Coordinates
- 48.07°N, 66.37°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- New Brunswick
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
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 | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 7,260 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 Dalhousie, 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 Dalhousie
Where is Port of Dalhousie?
Dalhousie (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 48.07°N, 66.37°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dalhousie?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CADHS for Dalhousie. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Dalhousie from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,260 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 Halifax, Montreal, New York / New Jersey.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Dalhousie?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Dalhousie 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.