Port Hawkesbury (CAPHW) Vessel & Sailing Schedule
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About Port Hawkesbury (CAPHW) Shipping Schedules
Port Hawkesbury, located at 45.6136, -61.3656, is one of Nova Scotia's deepest and most sheltered ice-free ports and has operated under CAPHW since 1965. The port is situated on the Strait of Canso and serves as a bulk export hub for forestry products, aggregates, and liquid bulk like fuel oil. Its deep channel and strategic location near Atlantic trade routes make it a key transshipment and refueling point. Port Hawkesbury includes wharves for breakbulk, cargo laydown areas, and marine support services for the offshore industry. Sailing schedules at Port Hawkesbury are critical for managing timber exports, fuel distribution, and marine resupply activities year-round.
Frequently asked questions
What does Port Hawkesbury handle?
Forestry products, fuels, aggregates, wind turbine components, and bulk maritime transshipment cargo.What is the Port Authority of Port Hawkesbury?
Port operations are coordinated by the Strait of Canso Superport Corporation.What type of port is Port Hawkesbury?
It is a deepwater, multi-cargo port with direct access to transatlantic and Canadian coastal shipping lanes.When was Port Hawkesbury established?
Formal commercial operations began in 1965 with strategic expansion for deep draft vessels.How can I check sailing schedules at Port Hawkesbury?
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