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.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CAPCO
Harbor Type
Canal or Lake
Coordinates
42.8833° N, 79.2500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Large
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →