Port of Port Colborne (CAPCO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Colborne (UN/LOCODE CAPCO) is a small canal or lake harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.8833° N, 79.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Erie
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Colborne
Where is Port of Port Colborne located?
Port of Port Colborne is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.8833° N, 79.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Colborne?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Colborne is CAPCO — country code CA, location code PCO.
How deep is Port of Port Colborne?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Colborne has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Port Colborne require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Colborne.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Colborne?
Port of Port Colborne is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Colborne have?
Port of Port Colborne is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Colborne are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →