Seaport · Canada
Port of Gold River
Gold River (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18792). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAGOR
- World Port Index no.
- 18792
- Coordinates
- 49.68°N, 126.12°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- 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.
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 190.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.9 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 6,240 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,730 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Gold River, 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 Gold River
Where is Port of Gold River?
Gold River (Canada) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 49.68°N, 126.12°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gold River?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAGOR for Gold River. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Gold River?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 190.0 m, beam 32.3 m, draft 11.9 m for Gold River. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Gold River from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,240 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,730 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 Gold River?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Gold River 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.