Seaport · Iceland
Port of Dalvik
Dalvik (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 280). It lies on the Greenland Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISDAL
- World Port Index no.
- 280
- Coordinates
- 65.98°N, 18.52°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland North Coast
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 22.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 21.6 m |
| Entrance width | 45.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 40.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 10.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 2.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Breakbulk
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Port security
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 5,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Dalvik, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Dalvik
Where is Port of Dalvik?
Dalvik (Iceland) lies on the Greenland Sea, at about 65.98°N, 18.52°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dalvik?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISDAL for Dalvik. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Dalvik?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 40.0 m, beam 10.0 m, draft 2.5 m for Dalvik. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Dalvik from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Dalvik?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Dalvik 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.