Seaport · Norway
Port of Bergen
Bergen (Norway) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23160). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOBGO
- World Port Index no.
- 23160
- Coordinates
- 60.40°N, 5.30°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- LNG terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
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) | 5,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,650 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bergen, 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. 182 (Enroute) - North and West Coasts of Norway.
Frequently asked questions about Bergen
Where is Port of Bergen?
Bergen (Norway) lies on the North Sea, at about 60.40°N, 5.30°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bergen?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOBGO for Bergen. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bergen?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 12.0 m for Bergen. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Bergen have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Bergen. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Bergen from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,650 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bergen?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bergen 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.