Seaport · Canada
Port Hope
Port Hope (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 2970). It lies on the Lake Ontario.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAOPE
- World Port Index no.
- 2970
- Coordinates
- 43.93°N, 78.28°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 7,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,520 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Hope, 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 Port Hope
Where is Port Hope?
Port Hope (Canada) lies on the Lake Ontario, at about 43.93°N, 78.28°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Hope?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAOPE for Port Hope. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Hope from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,910 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 Port Hope?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Hope 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.