Seaport · Russia
Port of Arkhangels'k
Arkhangels'k (Russia) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62800). It lies on the White Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Russia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- RUARH
- World Port Index no.
- 62800
- Coordinates
- 64.53°N, 40.52°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- White Sea; Barents Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Russia
- Other names
- Archangel
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
- Degaussing
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 4,220 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,230 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Arkhangels'k, 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. 183 (Enroute) - North Coast of Russia.
Frequently asked questions about Arkhangels'k
Where is Port of Arkhangels'k?
Arkhangels'k (Russia) lies on the White Sea, at about 64.53°N, 40.52°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Arkhangels'k?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE RUARH for Arkhangels'k. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Arkhangels'k from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,220 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Arkhangels'k?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Arkhangels'k 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.