Seaport · Canada
Port of Ganges
Ganges (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18600). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAGGS
- World Port Index no.
- 18600
- Coordinates
- 48.85°N, 123.48°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
- Railway (slipway)
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 6,350 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,360 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,840 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ganges, 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 Ganges
Where is Port of Ganges?
Ganges (Canada) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 48.85°N, 123.48°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ganges?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAGGS for Ganges. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ganges from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,350 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,840 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 Ganges?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ganges 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.