Seaport · Canada
Port of Parry Sound
Parry Sound (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 4030). It lies on the Lake Huron.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAPRS
- World Port Index no.
- 4030
- Coordinates
- 45.33°N, 80.03°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- Canada Lake Huron
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Airport
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) | 7,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,430 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Parry Sound, 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 Parry Sound
Where is Port of Parry Sound?
Parry Sound (Canada) lies on the Lake Huron, at about 45.33°N, 80.03°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Parry Sound?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAPRS for Parry Sound. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Parry Sound from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, New York / New Jersey, Norfolk (Virginia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Parry Sound?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Parry Sound 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.