# Botwood (CA BWD)

**UN/LOCODE:** CA BWD  
**Country:** Canada  
**Water Body:** North Atlantic Ocean  
**GPS:** 49.1333, -55.3333

The Exploits Valley Port Corporation runs Botwood (CA BWD), a deepwater bulk and break-bulk terminal on the north shore of the Bay of Exploits in Newfoundland, and in August 2026 saw the federal impact assessment for its wharf rehabilitation completed with no further review required — the rebuilt berth is designed for vessels of up to 60,000 deadweight tonnes. Cargo across the quay covers petroleum products and fuel oils, caustic soda, sulphur and general cargo, serving the province's forestry, mining and offshore oil supply chains. Botwood was historically the export gateway for pulp and paper from Grand Falls-Windsor, some 40 km inland, a trade that ended when the mill closed in 2009. Open laydown areas, warehousing and shore cranes suit project and breakbulk moves; no scheduled container liner service calls here. Shippers needing boxes route through St. John's, roughly 400 road km east, or Halifax on the mainland via the Port aux Basques–North Sydney ferry. Customs clearance runs through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with the vessel agent filing the call and clearance in advance. Ice can restrict access from late January into April; the port is otherwise open year-round.

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