Seaport · Norway
Port of Floro
Floro (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23130). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOFRO
- World Port Index no.
- 23130
- Coordinates
- 61.60°N, 5.03°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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.
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 250.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- LNG terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,630 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Floro, 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 Floro
Where is Port of Floro?
Floro (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 61.60°N, 5.03°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Floro?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOFRO for Floro. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Floro?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 250.0 m, beam 32.0 m for Floro. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Floro have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Floro. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Floro from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,630 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 Floro?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Floro 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.