Seaport · Germany
Port of Heiligenhafen
Heiligenhafen (Germany) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28920). It lies on the Baltic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Germany
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DEHHF
- World Port Index no.
- 28920
- Coordinates
- 54.37°N, 10.98°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Germany
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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.
| Channel depth | 5.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 116.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,590 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Heiligenhafen, 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. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Heiligenhafen
Where is Port of Heiligenhafen?
Heiligenhafen (Germany) lies on the Baltic Sea, at about 54.37°N, 10.98°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Heiligenhafen?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DEHHF for Heiligenhafen. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Heiligenhafen?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 116.0 m, draft 4.0 m for Heiligenhafen. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Heiligenhafen from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,590 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Heiligenhafen?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Heiligenhafen 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.