Port of Port Dover

Port Dover, declared a District Port in 1957, serves as a critical maritime gateway in southern Ontario, Canada. Located in Windsor County, it operates under the UN/LOCODE CAPDV and is governed by the Canada Shipping Act. Situated at 42.7865° N, 80.2033° W along Lake Erie, the port facilitates international trade via its extensive rail and highway connections, including proximity to Highway 401 and the Detroit-Washington Highway. Adhering to the America/Toronto (UTC-4) timezone, it strategically supports 24/7 cargo operations, handling containerized, break-bulk, and automotive freight. The port provides 180 berths serviced by two marine units, operates year-round warehouse facilities, and maintains a combined buffer capacity of 340,000 sqm. As a member of the Canadian Boat Harbour Association and the North American Marine Port Development Authority, it emphasizes sustainable practices and advanced terminal automation to enhance its role as a major intermodal hub serving industrial markets in Ontario and the broader Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region.