Seaport · Sweden
Port of Ahus
Ahus (Sweden) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 24300). It lies on the Baltic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SEAHU
- World Port Index no.
- 24300
- Coordinates
- 55.93°N, 14.33°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sweden
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 145.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.6 m |
Facilities
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,950 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,450 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ahus, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Ahus
Where is Port of Ahus?
Ahus (Sweden) lies on the Baltic Sea, at about 55.93°N, 14.33°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ahus?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SEAHU for Ahus. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ahus?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 145.0 m, draft 7.6 m for Ahus. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Ahus have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Ahus. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Ahus from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,950 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,450 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Gdynia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ahus?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ahus through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.