Seaport · Finland
Port of Ekenas
Ekenas (Finland) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28170). It lies on the Gulf of Finland.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Finland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FITAI
- World Port Index no.
- 28170
- Coordinates
- 59.98°N, 23.43°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Finland
- 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 | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,650 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,660 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ekenas, 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. 195 (Enroute) - Gulf of Finland and Gulf of Bothnia.
Frequently asked questions about Ekenas
Where is Port of Ekenas?
Ekenas (Finland) lies on the Gulf of Finland, at about 59.98°N, 23.43°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ekenas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FITAI for Ekenas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ekenas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,650 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,130 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 Ekenas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ekenas 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.