Port of Sorel (CASOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sorel (UN/LOCODE CASOR) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 46.0500° N, 73.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Canada St Lawrence R
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sorel
Where is Port of Sorel located?
Port of Sorel is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 46.0500° N, 73.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sorel?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sorel is CASOR — country code CA, location code SOR.
How deep is Port of Sorel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sorel has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Sorel require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sorel.
What type of harbor is Port of Sorel?
Port of Sorel is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sorel have?
Port of Sorel is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sorel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →