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CAWVR West Vancouver Port
West Vancouver Port is the seaport of West vancouver, in the city of West vancouverin Canada. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is CAWVR.

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Port Code

CAWVR

Name

West Vancouver

Country / Region

Canada

City

West vancouver

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Latitude

49.3333300

Longitude

-123.1500000

Est. Unit Price

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West Vancouver Port Overview

UN/LOCODE: CAWVR | West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

CAWVR identifies West Vancouver Marina, a small privately owned marina at Fisherman's Cove in West Vancouver, north of Lighthouse Park. Its stated role is seasonal and annual recreational moorage with access to local boating and fishing areas, rather than containerized commercial cargo handling. The supplied port record lists zero FCL, LCL and automotive services, so our service team treats CAWVR as a non-container marina location. The same record notes a safety-related closure enforced in 2018; current access, operating status and any commercial marine activity must therefore be confirmed directly before a shipment is planned against this code.

Port code	CAWVR
Location	West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates	49.3333300, -123.1500000
Port category	Small private marina; not presented as a container terminal

Key Highlights

Marina classification

CAWVR is associated with West Vancouver Marina and recreational moorage, not a conventional commercial gateway.

Container suitability

The supplied record shows FCL, LCL and automotive counts of zero; do not assume container pickup, stuffing or devanning capability.

Access verification

Because the record cites a 2018 safety-related closure, our team requires current acceptance confirmation before issuing delivery instructions.

Regional connectivity

For commercial cargo, the practical planning point is normally a suitable Lower Mainland commercial terminal or warehouse, followed by an arranged local delivery.

Facilities & Services

Capabilities below are limited to the supplied description and operational classification; they must not be read as confirmed cargo-terminal services.

Moorage

The supplied description refers to annual and seasonal moorage. Berth availability, vessel dimensions and access conditions require direct confirmation.

Container handling

No container yard, quay crane, reach-stacker operation, reefer points or empty-container service is identified for CAWVR.

Warehousing and CFS

No bonded warehouse, consolidation warehouse, CFS or cargo-staging service should be assumed at the marina.

Road and local delivery

Any truck access, lifting arrangement, parking, turning radius and delivery window must be surveyed and approved for the specific cargo and vehicle.

Customs and inspection

CAWVR should not be treated as an automatically available customs examination or commercial clearance site. Our team can coordinate an appropriate approved location.

Routes & Transit Planning

CAWVR is not suitable for assuming scheduled container liner coverage, direct calls or published commercial sailing frequency. Our team normally evaluates a commercial Lower Mainland gateway for ocean freight and arranges onward transport to West Vancouver if required.
For international cargo, the overall transit plan normally combines ocean or air transport to the Greater Vancouver area with customs release, terminal handling and a final road leg. Port congestion, vessel schedule changes, rail or truck availability, inspection and delivery restrictions can materially change the timeline.
For boat-related parts or project cargo, the route must be designed around the receiving site's access, lifting method, cargo dimensions and vessel or berth acceptance. A quoted transit time is issued only after the actual receiving point is confirmed.
Our service team will provide a routing proposal after checking the commercial gateway, cargo profile, customs status and final delivery conditions; no fixed transit promise should be inferred from the CAWVR code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

The immediate locality is West Vancouver and the wider Lower Mainland of British Columbia; final delivery planning should distinguish marina access from commercial terminal access.

Likely cargo context

The location is more relevant to recreational marine equipment, boat parts, maintenance supplies and individually arranged project deliveries than to regular containerized export or import flows.

Commercial cargo routing

General merchandise, palletized freight and container cargo should normally be routed through a confirmed commercial gateway and then delivered by road to the consignee or approved site.

Oversized or sensitive cargo

Long, heavy, high-value or weather-sensitive cargo requires advance review of lifting, securing, road access, temporary storage and receiving personnel.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and receiving cut-offs: CAWVR does not provide a basis for assuming commercial terminal cut-off times. Our team must obtain written confirmation of receiving hours, access instructions, cargo acceptance and the responsible contact before dispatch.
Customs documentation: Commercial imports require accurate commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, importer details and any permits applicable to the goods. Customs release and examination arrangements should be linked to the actual commercial gateway, not assumed to occur at the marina.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, fuels, paints, chemicals, compressed gases and other regulated articles require correct classification, packaging, labels and transport declarations. Acceptance by a marina or local carrier must be separately confirmed.
Inland delivery controls: Confirm truck dimensions, weight distribution, tailgate or crane requirements, road restrictions, appointment rules, weather exposure and safe unloading responsibility before booking the final leg.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Use the code carefully

Quote CAWVR only when the consignee specifically identifies West Vancouver Marina as the receiving location. For normal ocean freight, ask us to compare a suitable commercial gateway.

Send complete cargo data

Provide dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity, value, battery or chemical content, delivery address and unloading equipment requirements before routing is finalized.

Protect marine cargo

Use corrosion protection, moisture barriers, shock protection and secure blocking where appropriate. Outdoor or waterfront exposure should be considered in the packaging plan.

Prepare an alternative

Keep a commercial warehouse, cross-dock or nearby approved delivery point as a contingency if marina access, safety conditions or cargo acceptance changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a standard FCL or LCL shipment directly to CAWVR?

Our team does not recommend assuming this. The supplied record lists zero FCL and LCL services and describes a private marina rather than a container terminal. We will first verify the receiving party and then propose a suitable commercial gateway or local delivery arrangement.

Is West Vancouver Marina currently open for cargo delivery?

The supplied description records a safety-related closure enforced in 2018, but it does not establish current commercial cargo access. Current operating status, berth access and delivery permission must be confirmed before dispatch.

Where will customs clearance take place?

Clearance depends on the actual import route, carrier documentation, importer arrangements and the designated commercial gateway. A marina address should not automatically be treated as a customs clearance or examination location.

Can dangerous goods or boat batteries be delivered there?

Only after the goods are correctly classified and the carrier, receiving site and applicable authorities accept the movement. Send the safety data sheet, UN number where applicable, battery details, packaging information and quantity to our team before booking.

What information is needed for a delivery quotation?

Provide the exact consignee and receiving point, package dimensions and weight, cargo description, value, delivery deadline, unloading method, vehicle restrictions and any hazardous-goods or temperature requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

The following boundaries apply to the information presented on this page.

Primary recordPort code, name, country, city, coordinates, marina description and the supplied FCL/LCL/automotive indicators are taken from the CAWVR port record provided for this page.

Official verification scopeMunicipal context and current local access should be checked with westvancouver.ca. Federal customs and import requirements should be checked with cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. These domains are provided for verification boundaries only; no unverified berth, capacity, schedule, tariff or current operating-status figure is asserted here.

Operational disclaimerMarina access, safety restrictions, receiving permission, customs arrangements, carrier acceptance, road access and delivery appointments can change. Our service team confirms these items against the actual shipment before booking or dispatch.