Port of Halifax (CAHAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Halifax (UN/LOCODE CAHAL) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 44.6500° N, 63.5833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nova Scotia Cont
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Halifax
Where is Port of Halifax located?
Port of Halifax is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.6500° N, 63.5833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Halifax?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Halifax is CAHAL — country code CA, location code HAL.
How deep is Port of Halifax?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Halifax has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Halifax require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Halifax.
What type of harbor is Port of Halifax?
Port of Halifax is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Halifax have?
Port of Halifax is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Halifax are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →