Seaport · Canada
Port of Welland
Welland (Canada) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 3090). It lies on the Lake Erie.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAWEL
- World Port Index no.
- 3090
- Coordinates
- 43.00°N, 79.25°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- Canada Lake Ontario
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 7,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,570 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Welland, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 6 - Great Lakes and their connecting waterways.
Frequently asked questions about Welland
Where is Port of Welland?
Welland (Canada) lies on the Lake Erie, at about 43.00°N, 79.25°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Welland?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAWEL for Welland. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Welland from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include New York / New Jersey, Montreal, Norfolk (Virginia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Welland?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Welland 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.