Seaport · Canada
Port of Pond Inlet
Pond Inlet (Canada) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1020). It lies on the Northwest Passages.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAPDI
- World Port Index no.
- 1020
- Coordinates
- 72.75°N, 76.75°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Northwest Passages; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Baffin Island
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 6.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 250.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 5,790 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pond Inlet, 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: No NGA Sailing Directions (Enroute) Coverage.
Frequently asked questions about Pond Inlet
Where is Port of Pond Inlet?
Pond Inlet (Canada) lies on the Northwest Passages, at about 72.75°N, 76.75°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pond Inlet?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAPDI for Pond Inlet. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Pond Inlet?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 250.0 m for Pond Inlet. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Pond Inlet from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,190 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, Prince Rupert, Halifax.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pond Inlet?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pond Inlet 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.