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.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CAWEL
Harbor Type
Canal or Lake
Coordinates
43.0000° 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
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Welland (CAWEL)
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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 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 →