Seaport · Sweden
Port of Hudiksvall
Hudiksvall (Sweden) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 25780). It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SEHUV
- World Port Index no.
- 25780
- Coordinates
- 61.73°N, 17.12°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sweden Cont
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,840 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hudiksvall, 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. 195 (Enroute) - Gulf of Finland and Gulf of Bothnia.
Frequently asked questions about Hudiksvall
Where is Port of Hudiksvall?
Hudiksvall (Sweden) lies on the Gulf of Bothnia, at about 61.73°N, 17.12°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hudiksvall?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SEHUV for Hudiksvall. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Hudiksvall?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 9.9 m for Hudiksvall. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Hudiksvall have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Hudiksvall. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Hudiksvall from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,300 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 Hudiksvall?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hudiksvall 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.