Seaport · Denmark
Port of Horsens
Horsens (Denmark) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 30230). It lies on the Kattegat.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Denmark
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DKHOR
- World Port Index no.
- 30230
- Coordinates
- 55.87°N, 9.85°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Jylland
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 140.5 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 5,100 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,120 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Horsens, 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 Horsens
Where is Port of Horsens?
Horsens (Denmark) lies on the Kattegat, at about 55.87°N, 9.85°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Horsens?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DKHOR for Horsens. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Horsens?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 140.5 m, beam 20.0 m, draft 6.3 m for Horsens. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Horsens from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,100 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aarhus, Gothenburg, Hamburg.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Horsens?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Horsens 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.