Heddle Marine has operated the Port Weller yard since 2017, running what counts as the largest Canadian-owned dry dock facility on the Great Lakes. Positioned at the Lake Ontario entrance to the Welland Canal above Lock One, the site combines two Seawaymax graving docks with machine and fabrication shops for building, refitting and repairing lake and ocean vessels. A cargo terminal alongside handles dry bulk, breakbulk and project shipments, backed by more than 300 m of wharfage and generous laydown areas. Road and rail links connect the port to St. Catharines and the wider Niagara region. Navigation follows the St. Lawrence Seaway season, roughly late March to the end of December. Container services do not call here regularly, so containerised freight is better routed via Hamilton or Toronto, while Port Weller (CA PWE) remains a leading choice for ship repair and heavy project cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Weller?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Port Weller is CA PWE. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Port Weller located?▼

The port of Port Weller is located in Canada (Lake Ontario; Great Lakes).

What is the size of the port Port Weller?▼

Port Weller is a Small harbor of type River (Tide Gates).

What is the channel depth of Port Weller?▼

The channel depth of Port Weller is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

43.23333, -79.21667

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Port Weller

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