Seaport · Canada
Port of New Westminster
New Westminster (Canada) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18100). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CANWE
- World Port Index no.
- 18100
- Coordinates
- 49.20°N, 122.92°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada West Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- 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 | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 6,360 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 New Westminster, 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 New Westminster
Where is Port of New Westminster?
New Westminster (Canada) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 49.20°N, 122.92°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of New Westminster?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CANWE for New Westminster. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is New Westminster from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,360 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 New Westminster?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for New Westminster 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.