Port of Kingston (CAKIN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kingston (UN/LOCODE CAKIN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 44.2333° N, 76.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada St Lawrence R
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kingston
Where is Port of Kingston located?
Port of Kingston is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 44.2333° N, 76.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingston is CAKIN — country code CA, location code KIN.
How deep is Port of Kingston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kingston has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Kingston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kingston.
What type of harbor is Port of Kingston?
Port of Kingston is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kingston have?
Port of Kingston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kingston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2740), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →