Seaport · Denmark
Port of Frederikshavn
Frederikshavn (Denmark) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 30430). It lies on the Kattegat.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Denmark
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DKFDH
- World Port Index no.
- 30430
- Coordinates
- 57.43°N, 10.55°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Jylland
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
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 | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 186.9 m |
| Max vessel beam | 27.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 5,060 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,080 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,550 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Frederikshavn, 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. 193 (Enroute) - Skagerrak and Kattegat.
Frequently asked questions about Frederikshavn
Where is Port of Frederikshavn?
Frederikshavn (Denmark) lies on the Kattegat, at about 57.43°N, 10.55°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Frederikshavn?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DKFDH for Frederikshavn. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Frederikshavn?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 186.9 m, beam 27.4 m, draft 14.0 m for Frederikshavn. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Frederikshavn from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,060 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,550 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Hamburg.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Frederikshavn?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Frederikshavn 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.