Seaport · Canada
Port Union
Port Union (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1605). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- World Port Index no.
- 1605
- Coordinates
- 48.50°N, 53.08°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Newfoundland E 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 7,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,110 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,500 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Union, 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 Union
Where is Port Union?
Port Union (Canada) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 48.50°N, 53.08°W.
How far is Port Union from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,500 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 Union?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Union 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.