Seaport · Norway
Port of Karsto
Karsto (Norway) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23451). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOKAR
- World Port Index no.
- 23451
- Coordinates
- 59.27°N, 5.52°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,190 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,210 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,660 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Karsto, 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. 182 (Enroute) - North and West Coasts of Norway.
Frequently asked questions about Karsto
Where is Port of Karsto?
Karsto (Norway) lies on the North Sea, at about 59.27°N, 5.52°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karsto?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOKAR for Karsto. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Karsto from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,190 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,660 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Karsto?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Karsto 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.