Seaport · Norway
Port of Harstad
Harstad (Norway) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 21610). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOHRD
- World Port Index no.
- 21610
- Coordinates
- 68.80°N, 16.55°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- 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
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,810 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,820 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,240 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Harstad, 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 Harstad
Where is Port of Harstad?
Harstad (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 68.80°N, 16.55°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Harstad?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOHRD for Harstad. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Harstad from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,810 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,240 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Harstad?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Harstad 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.