CADAL Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of CADAL
Dalhousie Port is the seaport of Dalhousie, in the city of Dalhousiein Canada. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is CADAL.
Port Overview
Dalhousie Port, UN/LOCODE CADAL, is a Canadian marine port in Dalhousie, New Brunswick, positioned near the mouth of the Restigouche River on Chaleur Bay in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The port profile identifies it as New Brunswick’s largest privately owned port and records two public wharves administered by Transport Canada together with a wharf associated with New Brunswick International Paper Company. Our platform treats CADAL primarily as a bulk, breakbulk and industrial cargo port rather than assuming regular container-gateway characteristics. Its location supports cargo movements involving eastern Canada, the United States and overseas trading partners, subject to vessel acceptance, cargo compatibility, seasonal conditions and carrier confirmation.
| UN/LOCODE | CADAL |
|---|---|
| Port / City | DALHOUSIE, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48.0333333° N, 66.5666667° W |
| Recorded port profile | Dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk handling; approximately 100 vessel calls per year stated in the supplied profile |
| Warehouse profile | 10,500 m² of floor space and approximately 73,000 m³ of indoor storage volume stated in the supplied profile |
Key Highlights
- Industrial marine orientation: CADAL is better suited to bulk, forest-product, project and breakbulk planning than to unverified routine container schedules.
- Multi-cargo capability: The supplied port profile describes facilities for dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk cargo.
- Forest-product and resource base: Lumber, wood pulp, newsprint and ore concentrates are identified as principal export commodities.
- Inbound industrial supply: Industrial chemicals, oil and coal are identified among principal import commodities, requiring cargo-specific compliance review.
- Seasonal planning requirement: Gulf of St. Lawrence navigation, winter conditions, ice considerations and local berth restrictions may affect vessel windows and inland connections; confirmation is required for each shipment.
Facilities & Services
- Wharf network: The supplied profile records two public wharves administered by Transport Canada and one wharf associated with New Brunswick International Paper Company. Commercial access and cargo acceptance must be checked for the nominated operation.
- Bulk and breakbulk handling: The port profile describes handling capability for dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk. Loading method, shore equipment, cargo segregation and permitted parcel size are cargo-specific.
- Warehouse storage: The stated warehouse profile includes 10,500 m² of floor space and approximately 73,000 m³ of indoor volume. Our team will confirm commodity suitability, availability and storage terms before arranging delivery.
- Container planning: The supplied record does not establish regular container-terminal service or scheduled FCL/LCL availability. Containerized cargo should therefore be routed only after carrier, terminal and equipment confirmation.
- Inland collection and delivery: Road transport is the practical planning interface for local and regional cargo, while truck type, axle limits, winter conditions, loading appointments and route permits must be verified for each movement.
Routes & Transit Times
- European and overseas cargo: Shipments may require a carrier-specific service into the Gulf of St. Lawrence or an intermodal connection through another Canadian or North American gateway. Direct service, transshipment points and sailing frequency must be confirmed at quotation stage.
- United States connections: CADAL’s regional position can support Canada–United States cargo flows, but the final route depends on commodity, border documentation, equipment availability and the selected inland carrier.
- Bulk and breakbulk movements: Transit planning is normally driven by vessel nomination, berth window, cargo readiness, loading rate, weather, river and bay conditions, and discharge arrangements rather than by a fixed container schedule.
- Timing guidance: Our platform provides a shipment-specific transit estimate only after confirming the origin, cargo type, vessel or carrier option, port window, customs status and final destination. Seasonal navigation conditions may materially change the schedule.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Regional hinterland: Dalhousie serves northern New Brunswick and the wider Chaleur Bay and Gulf of St. Lawrence logistics area, with onward road links to Canadian and United States markets subject to route and border conditions.
- Forest products: Lumber, wood pulp and newsprint are specifically identified in the supplied port profile and may require moisture protection, contamination control, dunnage planning and strict weight distribution.
- Mineral and bulk cargo: Ore concentrates and other dry bulk commodities require verified handling procedures, environmental controls, cargo declarations and suitable loading or discharge equipment.
- Industrial imports: Chemicals, oil and coal call for advance review of dangerous-goods classification, packaging, tank or bulk compatibility, emergency information and regulatory documentation.
- Project and breakbulk cargo: Heavy, oversized or irregular cargo should be assessed against berth access, lifting arrangements, road restrictions, turning space and delivery appointment requirements before the vessel is fixed.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off and berth coordination: CADAL cargo is not governed by a single assumed container cut-off. Our service team will obtain the applicable cargo-receiving deadline, documentation deadline, berth window and vessel nomination requirements from the terminal, ship operator or cargo facility.
- Dangerous goods: Chemicals, oil, coal and other regulated cargo must be declared using the correct classification, UN number where applicable, packing group, marine pollutant status, packaging details and emergency information. Acceptance remains subject to the carrier and facility.
- Customs and security documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or sea waybill instructions, origin information, cargo permits and any Canadian or United States import/export filings must be aligned before cargo delivery. Customs release should not be assumed from port arrival alone.
- Inspection and inland delivery: Customs or regulatory examination can require segregation, drayage, storage or re-handling. For heavy or oversize cargo, our team will check truck configuration, axle and route restrictions, permits, winter access and delivery-site lifting capability.
Shipping Tips
- Send our platform the commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, cargo readiness date and final delivery point before requesting a CADAL routing.
- For forest products and paper cargo, confirm moisture protection, ventilation, dunnage, stacking limits and contamination controls with the cargo facility before dispatch.
- For chemicals, oil, coal or concentrates, provide the safety data sheet and dangerous-goods information at the pre-booking stage rather than after vessel nomination.
- For containerized cargo, request a written confirmation of equipment supply, terminal acceptance and FCL/LCL handling before using CADAL as the port of loading or discharge; an alternative gateway may be more suitable when regular container service is required.
- Build schedule contingency for winter weather, vessel-window changes, cargo inspections, customs release and road restrictions. Final cut-offs and charges should be accepted only after written confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is CADAL a regular container port?
Our platform does not assume regular FCL or LCL service from the supplied port profile. CADAL is documented primarily for dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk operations. We will check carrier, terminal and equipment availability before confirming a container routing.
Q2. Can CADAL handle wood pulp, lumber or newsprint?
Yes, these commodities are identified in the supplied profile as principal exports. The actual booking remains subject to cargo readiness, warehouse or wharf acceptance, packaging, moisture protection, vessel space and handling arrangements.
Q3. What information is required for chemicals or oil?
Provide the precise commodity name, HS code, safety data sheet, dangerous-goods classification, UN number where applicable, packing group, package or tank type, quantity and transport mode. Our team will then seek written acceptance from the carrier and facility.
Q4. Are fixed transit times available from Dalhousie?
Not as a general port promise. Transit depends on the nominated vessel or connecting gateway, berth window, cargo handling, customs status, inland route and seasonal conditions. We issue a shipment-specific estimate after these factors are confirmed.
Q5. What is the main operational risk for heavy or oversized cargo?
The main risk is treating port arrival as sufficient without checking the complete delivery chain. Our service team verifies berth and lifting arrangements, truck configuration, route permits, axle restrictions, winter access and the receiving site before dispatch.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, location, coordinates, cargo profile, warehouse figures and wharf description in this module are based first on the supplied CADAL port record. Governmental port and marine-transport information should be cross-checked against tc.canada.ca before a binding operational commitment is made. UN/LOCODE reference information may be checked through unece.org.
Operational details that can change over time—including berth acceptance, terminal access, cargo cut-offs, vessel restrictions, dangerous-goods procedures, storage availability, customs requirements, inland routing and seasonal conditions—must be reconfirmed by our service team with the relevant carrier, facility, authority and customs broker for the specific shipment.