Seaport · Canada
Port of St John
St John (Canada) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 6550). It lies on the Bay of Fundy.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CASJB
- World Port Index no.
- 6550
- Coordinates
- 45.27°N, 66.05°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Bay of Fundy; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Nova Scotia Cont
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
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 | 9.4 m |
| LNG terminal depth | 26.0 m |
| Tidal range | 9.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 345.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 55.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 339.8 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 25.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 7,420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to St John, 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 St John
Where is Port of St John?
St John (Canada) lies on the Bay of Fundy, at about 45.27°N, 66.05°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of St John?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CASJB for St John. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at St John?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 345.0 m, beam 55.0 m, draft 15.0 m for St John. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is St John from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,820 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 John?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for St John 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.