Seaport · Canada
Port of Matane
Matane (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1990). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAMNE
- World Port Index no.
- 1990
- Coordinates
- 48.85°N, 67.53°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada St Lawrence R
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
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) | 7,220 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,230 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,610 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Matane, 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 Matane
Where is Port of Matane?
Matane (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 48.85°N, 67.53°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Matane?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAMNE for Matane. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Matane from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,220 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,610 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 Matane?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Matane 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.