Seaport · Canada
Port Mellon
Port Mellon (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18235). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAPML
- World Port Index no.
- 18235
- Coordinates
- 49.52°N, 123.48°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada West Coast
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 212.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
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) | 6,330 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,330 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,810 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Mellon, 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. 154 (Enroute) - British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions about Port Mellon
Where is Port Mellon?
Port Mellon (Canada) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 49.52°N, 123.48°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Mellon?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAPML for Port Mellon. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Mellon from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,330 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,810 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Vancouver, Seattle, Tacoma.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Mellon?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Mellon 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.