Seaport · Canada
Port of Niagara
Niagara (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 3100). It lies on the Lake Ontario.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CANOL
- World Port Index no.
- 3100
- Coordinates
- 43.25°N, 79.07°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- Canada Lake Ontario
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Communications and connections
- 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) | 7,550 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,560 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Niagara, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 6 - Great Lakes and their connecting waterways.
Frequently asked questions about Niagara
Where is Port of Niagara?
Niagara (Canada) lies on the Lake Ontario, at about 43.25°N, 79.07°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Niagara?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CANOL for Niagara. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Niagara from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,550 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,940 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include New York / New Jersey, Montreal, Norfolk (Virginia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Niagara?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Niagara 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.