Seaport · Iceland
Port of Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi (Iceland) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 210). It lies on the Greenland Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISHVM
- World Port Index no.
- 210
- Coordinates
- 65.40°N, 20.95°W
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland North Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 13.0 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel length | 128.3 m |
| Max vessel beam | 16.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.5 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Services
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 5,680 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hvammstangi, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Hvammstangi
Where is Port of Hvammstangi?
Hvammstangi (Iceland) lies on the Greenland Sea, at about 65.40°N, 20.95°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hvammstangi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISHVM for Hvammstangi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Hvammstangi?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 128.3 m, beam 16.5 m, draft 6.5 m for Hvammstangi. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Hvammstangi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,680 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hvammstangi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hvammstangi 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.