Better known for the adjacent Soo Locks than for a commercial quay, Sault Ste Marie on the Canadian bank of the St. Marys River is essentially an industrial harbour built around Algoma Steel. The integrated steelworks takes in iron ore and taconite pellets shipped through the locks and dispatches finished steel across the Great Lakes. A channel of about 4.9 m restricts calls to lakers and smaller vessels, and international container or liner services are not confirmed here. The nearby Soo Locks form one of North America's great chokepoints, passing roughly 80 million tonnes of cargo a year, much of it iron ore. Hinterland cargo moves on by road and rail into Ontario. For grain or containerised freight, Thunder Bay and lower-lakes ports such as Hamilton are the practical alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sault Ste Marie?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Sault Ste Marie is CA SSM. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Sault Ste Marie located?▼

The port of Sault Ste Marie is located in Canada (Lake Superior; Great Lakes).

What is the size of the port Sault Ste Marie?▼

Sault Ste Marie is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Sault Ste Marie?▼

The channel depth of Sault Ste Marie is 4.9 meters.

Location & Weather

46.51667, -84.35000

Channel depth: 4.9 m

Transit time routes from Sault Ste Marie

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