Seaport · Finland
Port of Kantlax
Kantlax (Finland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 27590). It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Finland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FIKAN
- World Port Index no.
- 27590
- Coordinates
- 63.42°N, 22.28°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Finland
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
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) | 4,680 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,140 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kantlax, 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 Kantlax
Where is Port of Kantlax?
Kantlax (Finland) lies on the Gulf of Bothnia, at about 63.42°N, 22.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kantlax?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FIKAN for Kantlax. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Kantlax from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,680 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,140 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Gdynia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kantlax?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kantlax 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.