Port of Windsor (CAWND): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Windsor (UN/LOCODE CAWND) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.3167° N, 83.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CAWND
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
42.3167° N, 83.0333° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
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 DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Windsor

Where is Port of Windsor located?

Port of Windsor is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.3167° N, 83.0333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Windsor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Windsor is CAWND — country code CA, location code WND.

How deep is Port of Windsor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Windsor has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Windsor require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Windsor.

What type of harbor is Port of Windsor?

Port of Windsor is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Windsor have?

Port of Windsor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Windsor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →