Seaport · Canada
Port of St George's
St George's (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1820). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- World Port Index no.
- 1820
- Coordinates
- 48.45°N, 58.45°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Newfoundland W Coast
- Other names
- Saint George's Harbor
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- 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) | 7,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,570 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to St George's, 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 St George's
Where is Port of St George's?
St George's (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 48.45°N, 58.45°W.
How far is St George's from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,570 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 St George's?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for St George's 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.