Port of Welland (CAWEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Welland (UN/LOCODE CAWEL) is a small canal or lake harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 43.0000° N, 79.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Ontario
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Welland
Where is Port of Welland located?
Port of Welland is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 43.0000° N, 79.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Welland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Welland is CAWEL — country code CA, location code WEL.
How deep is Port of Welland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Welland has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Welland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Welland.
What type of harbor is Port of Welland?
Port of Welland is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Welland have?
Port of Welland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Welland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →