Seaport · Canada
Port of Sept Iles
Sept Iles (Canada) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1955). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CASEI
- World Port Index no.
- 1955
- Coordinates
- 50.20°N, 66.38°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada St Lawrence R
- Other names
- Seven Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 7,130 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,140 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,530 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sept Iles, 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 Sept Iles
Where is Port of Sept Iles?
Sept Iles (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 50.20°N, 66.38°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sept Iles?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CASEI for Sept Iles. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sept Iles from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,130 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,530 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 Sept Iles?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sept Iles 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.