Seaport · Canada
Port of Goose Bay
Goose Bay (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1340). It lies on the Labrador Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAGOO
- World Port Index no.
- 1340
- Coordinates
- 53.37°N, 60.30°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Labrador Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Labrador
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 6,900 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,920 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Goose Bay, 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 Goose Bay
Where is Port of Goose Bay?
Goose Bay (Canada) lies on the Labrador Sea, at about 53.37°N, 60.30°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Goose Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAGOO for Goose Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Goose Bay?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 9.4 m for Goose Bay. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Goose Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,900 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,300 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 Goose Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Goose Bay 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.