Seaport · Canada
Port of North Sydney
North Sydney (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 5990). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CANSY
- World Port Index no.
- 5990
- Coordinates
- 46.22°N, 60.25°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cape Breton Island
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 7,320 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,330 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,720 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to North Sydney, 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 North Sydney
Where is Port of North Sydney?
North Sydney (Canada) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 46.22°N, 60.25°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of North Sydney?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CANSY for North Sydney. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is North Sydney from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,320 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,720 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 North Sydney?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for North Sydney 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.