Seaport · Canada
Port De Becancour
Port De Becancour (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 2200). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CABEC
- World Port Index no.
- 2200
- Coordinates
- 46.40°N, 72.38°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada St Lawrence R
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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
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) | 7,380 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,390 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,770 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port De Becancour, 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 Port De Becancour
Where is Port De Becancour?
Port De Becancour (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 46.40°N, 72.38°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port De Becancour?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CABEC for Port De Becancour. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port De Becancour from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,380 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,770 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, New York / New Jersey, Halifax.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port De Becancour?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port De Becancour 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.