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CABCO Baie Comeau Port
Baie Comeau Port is the seaport of Baie comeau, in the city of Baie comeauin Canada. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is CABCO.

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Port Code

CABCO

Name

Baie Comeau

Country / Region

Canada

City

Baie comeau

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Latitude

49.2380562

Longitude

-68.1336899

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Baie-Comeau Port, Canada — CABCO

Baie-Comeau Port (UN/LOCODE: CABCO) is a medium-sized seaport on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, northeast of the mouth of the Manicouagan River and approximately 179 nautical miles east of Quebec. Its operating profile is centered on breakbulk, liquid bulk and dry bulk cargo rather than a standard container-hub model. The port record identifies four general cargo berths, three aluminum-terminal berths and two grain-terminal berths, with private Cargill and Alcoa berths located north of the port. Road access connects the port with the provincial highway system, while passenger-ferry and rail-ferry links cross the St. Lawrence between Baie-Comeau and Matane. Our service team treats CABCO primarily as a project, industrial, bulk and general-cargo gateway, with cargo acceptance and equipment suitability confirmed case by case.

Country / city	Canada / Baie-Comeau
Coordinates	49.2380562, -68.1336899
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum recorded length: 229 m; maximum recorded draught: 10.5 m; maximum recorded deadweight: 82,139 t

Key Highlights

Fast qualification points for forwarders

Multi-cargo profile

The port record covers breakbulk, liquid bulk and dry bulk, with general cargo, aluminum and grain facilities.

Industrial orientation

Aluminum-related and grain-related handling are material to the port’s operating profile; private industrial berths require specific coordination.

Road and ferry connectivity

Provincial highway access supports inland distribution, while ferry and rail-ferry services provide a St. Lawrence crossing option subject to operating conditions.

Vessel planning matters

The supplied record reports vessels up to 229 m and 10.5 m draught; final acceptance remains subject to berth, sailing and port confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Cargo-handling scope

General cargo: Four general cargo berths are identified in the supplied port data, suitable for breakbulk and selected project or industrial shipments subject to cargo-specific confirmation.
Aluminum terminal: Three berths are recorded for aluminum-related operations. Our team should confirm terminal nomination, cargo interface, handling method and delivery appointment before booking.
Grain terminal: Two grain berths are identified. Bulk commodity acceptance, loading sequence, sampling and documentation must be checked with the nominated facility.
Private berths: Cargill and Alcoa private berths are located north of the port according to the supplied record; access, nomination and commercial terms are not interchangeable with public facilities.
Inland interface: The port is connected to the provincial highway system. Road equipment, seasonal restrictions, escort requirements and delivery windows should be verified for each shipment.
Container planning: The supplied record does not establish a regular container-terminal service. For FCL or LCL cargo, our service team will confirm whether direct handling is available or whether an alternative gateway and feeder/truck solution is required.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing decisions should follow cargo type

Bulk and breakbulk: Cargo is generally planned around vessel nomination, berth compatibility and cargo readiness rather than a fixed container schedule. Sailing availability must be checked for the requested loading window.
St. Lawrence connection: The port’s position on the north shore supports marine access through the St. Lawrence system. Seasonal navigation, ice, weather, draft restrictions and berth congestion can affect the final schedule.
Ferry-linked inland movement: The Baie-Comeau–Matane passenger-ferry and rail-ferry links may provide a crossing option, but cargo acceptance, rolling-stock availability and operating dates require current confirmation.
Transit-time control: We will quote timing only after confirming vessel or gateway, cargo readiness, port cut-off, documentation, inland pickup and any inspection or transloading requirement. Published estimates are not guaranteed sailing commitments.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Industrial and resource-oriented cargo base

Regional hinterland

Baie-Comeau serves the north-shore industrial and resource economy, with inland distribution dependent mainly on the provincial highway system and available ferry connections.

Recorded principal cargo

The supplied port description identifies wood, newspaper, salt and general merchandise as principal cargoes.

Industrial commodities

Aluminum and grain are represented by dedicated terminal facilities. Cargo-specific handling, packaging and quality-control requirements should be agreed before nomination.

Vessel pattern

The supplied record reports cargo vessels as approximately 89% of regular calls and dredging vessels as approximately 11%; this is a profile indicator, not a current schedule or capacity guarantee.

Operations & Compliance

Controls our service team applies before cargo release

Booking and cut-off: Do not rely on a generic ocean cut-off. Confirm terminal receiving, vessel nomination, cargo readiness, export documentation and any berth-specific closing time directly through the appointed operator or agent.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container/vehicle details before booking. Acceptance, segregation and declaration requirements must be confirmed for the actual facility and vessel.
Customs and examination: Ensure commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and permits are consistent. A customs or security examination can create storage, demurrage, re-handling or missed-sailing exposure; release status should be monitored before dispatch.
Inland delivery: Check axle weights, dimensions, lifting points, road restrictions, ferry compatibility and appointment windows before positioning equipment. Oversize or heavy cargo may require route review, permits and specialized equipment.

Regulatory decisions remain subject to the current requirements of Canadian authorities and the nominated terminal. Our service team can coordinate document pre-checks, but the shipper remains responsible for accurate cargo declarations.

Shipping Tips

Practical preparation for CABCO shipments

Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, packing photographs and handling instructions at the quotation stage, especially for machinery, aluminum products and other breakbulk cargo.
For bulk shipments, align the commodity specification, moisture or quality documents, loading rate, sampling procedure and cargo readiness date with the nominated terminal and vessel operator.
Build schedule margin for St. Lawrence navigation conditions, winter operations, weather, ferry availability, inspection and inland road restrictions. The final routing should be selected after a live operational check.
If container handling or a regular liner schedule is required, ask our service team to compare CABCO with an alternative Canadian gateway. The decision should consider total landed cost, transloading, inland mileage, equipment availability and cargo sensitivity—not ocean freight alone.

FAQs

Frequently asked operational questions

Is CABCO a conventional container hub?

The supplied port profile emphasizes breakbulk, liquid bulk and dry bulk and identifies general cargo, aluminum and grain berths. It does not establish a regular container-terminal service. Our team will verify direct container acceptance or recommend an alternative gateway before issuing a firm plan.

What cargo is commonly associated with Baie-Comeau?

The supplied description lists wood, newspaper, salt and general merchandise, with aluminum and grain facilities also identified. Actual acceptance depends on the nominated berth, cargo specification, vessel and handling arrangement.

Can a large vessel call at CABCO?

The port record reports a maximum recorded vessel length of 229 m, draught of 10.5 m and deadweight of 82,139 t. These are recorded parameters, not an automatic acceptance guarantee; berth, tide, seasonal, cargo and port-clearance conditions must be confirmed for each call.

How should inland delivery be arranged?

Road access is available through the provincial highway system, and ferry or rail-ferry connections may be relevant for St. Lawrence crossings. Our team will check equipment, dimensions, axle weights, permits, ferry compatibility and delivery appointments before dispatch.

Are exact transit times available before booking?

Not reliably without a confirmed routing and cargo profile. Vessel availability, navigation conditions, berth windows, documentation, inspections and inland arrangements can change the schedule. We provide a working estimate only after these variables are checked and mark it subject to final confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Basis of the port information

Primary port data: The port identity, UN/LOCODE CABCO, country, city, coordinates, location description, berth counts, cargo profile and recorded vessel parameters are taken from the supplied CABCO port record.
Interpretation boundary: Recorded vessel limits and cargo proportions describe the supplied dataset and should not be treated as current berth clearance, sailing availability, terminal capacity, tariff, cut-off or service-frequency commitments.
Canadian compliance reference: Current border, customs, transport and dangerous-goods requirements should be checked with the relevant Canadian authorities, including cbsa-asfc.gc.ca and tc.canada.ca.
Operational verification: Our service team confirms terminal nomination, berth acceptance, cargo documentation, equipment, routing and schedule directly with the appointed carrier, agent, terminal and applicable authorities before final execution.