Port of Hamilton (CAHAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hamilton (UN/LOCODE CAHAM) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.2500° N, 79.8500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Ontario
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hamilton
Where is Port of Hamilton located?
Port of Hamilton is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.2500° N, 79.8500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hamilton?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hamilton is CAHAM — country code CA, location code HAM.
How deep is Port of Hamilton?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hamilton has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Hamilton require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hamilton.
What type of harbor is Port of Hamilton?
Port of Hamilton is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hamilton have?
Port of Hamilton is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hamilton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →