Seaport · Sweden
Port of Karlsborg
Karlsborg (Sweden) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 27280). It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SEKXV
- World Port Index no.
- 27280
- Coordinates
- 65.80°N, 23.28°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 133.4 m |
| Max vessel beam | 19.7 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 4,660 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,670 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Karlsborg, 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 Karlsborg
Where is Port of Karlsborg?
Karlsborg (Sweden) lies on the Gulf of Bothnia, at about 65.80°N, 23.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karlsborg?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SEKXV for Karlsborg. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Karlsborg?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 133.4 m, beam 19.7 m, draft 7.3 m for Karlsborg. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Karlsborg from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,660 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,110 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 Karlsborg?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Karlsborg 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.