Seaport · Canada
Port Saunders
Port Saunders (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1850). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- World Port Index no.
- 1850
- Coordinates
- 50.65°N, 57.28°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 12.8 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Services
- Medical facilities
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) | 7,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,430 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Saunders, 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. 146 (Enroute) - Newfoundland Labrador and Hudson Bay.
Frequently asked questions about Port Saunders
Where is Port Saunders?
Port Saunders (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 50.65°N, 57.28°W.
How far is Port Saunders from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,430 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, New York / New Jersey.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Saunders?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Saunders 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.