Port of Halifax

Port in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Port of Halifax is a port located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area, to help users compare it with other ports in Canada.

Page overview

Country
Canada
State
Nova Scotia
City
Halifax
Category
logistics
Type
Port

Ranking highlights

See how this port performs across different ranking categories in Canada.

#10

Busiest Port in Canada

Sorted by Annual Cargo Tonnage

Value: 8,600,000 tonnes

#2

Largest Port in Canada

Sorted by Port Area

Value: 160 km²

#4

Most Container-Heavy Port in Canada

Sorted by Annual Container Volume

Value: 502,000 teu

#3

Deepest Port in Canada

Sorted by Maximum Channel Depth

Value: 26.8 meters

#13

Largest Port in the World

Sorted by Port Area

Value: 160 km²

#6

Deepest Port in the World

Sorted by Maximum Channel Depth

Value: 26.8 meters

Key metrics

MetricValueDescription
Annual Cargo Tonnage8,600,000 tonnesTotal cargo handled by the port per year.
Annual Container Volume502,000 teuTotal container traffic handled by the port per year.
Port Area160 km²Total land and water area covered by the port facility.
Maximum Channel Depth26.8 metersMaximum navigable depth available for ships entering or using the port.

Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.

Location

Port of Halifax is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this port.

City
Halifax
State
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada

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How this port is compared

This port is compared with other ports in Canada using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Port of Halifax performs across different comparison categories, such as Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area.

Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.

For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.

Sources

Port of Halifax details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Port of Halifax located?

Port of Halifax is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

What is Port of Halifax known for on LocoDeck?

Port of Halifax is listed as a port in Canada. This page highlights key metrics such as Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area to help compare it with other ports.

How is Port of Halifax compared with other ports?

Port of Halifax is compared using the ranking metrics available for ports in Canada. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.