Global Port Directory

Vancouver Port Code (CAVNC)

Vancouver, Canada uses UN/LOCODE CAVNC. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
CAVNC
Country
Canada
Type
both
Region
North America

Vancouver is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE CAVNC. The code combines the ISO country code CA with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Vancouver

8 routes are listed for Vancouver.

  • Antwerp to Vancouver: 8–14 days by sea.
  • Felixstowe to Vancouver: 8–14 days by sea.
  • Hamburg to Vancouver: 8–14 days by sea.
  • Hong Kong to Vancouver: 14–20 days by sea.
  • Ningbo to Vancouver: 14–20 days by sea.
  • Rotterdam to Vancouver: 8–14 days by sea.
  • Shanghai to Vancouver: 14–20 days by sea.
  • Shenzhen to Vancouver: 14–20 days by sea.

Container depots in Vancouver

Confirm the assigned depot in your carrier release instructions.

Documents for cargo through Canada

Customs authority: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Estimated clearance time: 1-3 days for compliant shipments.

  • Commercial Invoice (required): Detailed invoice with values in CAD or USD
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document from carrier
  • Cargo Control Document (required): Pre-arrival declaration via CBSA
  • B3 Customs Declaration (required): Entry form for commercial goods
  • Packing List (required): Itemized contents list

Customs in Canada

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) uses CERS electronic system. Import duties vary by product. GST is 5% federally, with additional provincial sales taxes. CUSMA benefits require proper documentation. Strict regulations for food, pharmaceuticals, and firearms.

Wood packaging rules for Canada

Canada requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB) - being phased out.

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Vancouver Port Code (CAVNC) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Vancouver

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Vancouver?

The UN/LOCODE for Vancouver, Canada is CAVNC.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.