Seaport · Sweden
Port of Karlshamn
Karlshamn (Sweden) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 24370). It lies on the Baltic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SEKAN
- World Port Index no.
- 24370
- Coordinates
- 56.15°N, 14.87°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sweden
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
- Degaussing
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,930 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,950 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,430 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Karlshamn, 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. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Karlshamn
Where is Port of Karlshamn?
Karlshamn (Sweden) lies on the Baltic Sea, at about 56.15°N, 14.87°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karlshamn?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SEKAN for Karlshamn. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Karlshamn from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,930 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,430 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Gdynia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Karlshamn?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Karlshamn 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.