Seaport · Norway
Port of Horten
Horten (Norway) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23750). It lies on the Skagerrak.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOHOR
- World Port Index no.
- 23750
- Coordinates
- 59.42°N, 10.50°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- 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) | 5,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,520 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Horten, 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 Horten
Where is Port of Horten?
Horten (Norway) lies on the Skagerrak, at about 59.42°N, 10.50°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Horten?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOHOR for Horten. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Horten?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 8.5 m for Horten. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Horten from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,520 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 Horten?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Horten 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.