Seaport · Norway
Port of Kragero
Kragero (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23640). It lies on the Skagerrak.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOKRA
- World Port Index no.
- 23640
- Coordinates
- 58.86°N, 9.41°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 5,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,560 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kragero, 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. 193 (Enroute) - Skagerrak and Kattegat.
Frequently asked questions about Kragero
Where is Port of Kragero?
Kragero (Norway) lies on the Skagerrak, at about 58.86°N, 9.41°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kragero?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOKRA for Kragero. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kragero?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 9.0 m for Kragero. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Kragero have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Kragero. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Kragero from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,560 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 Kragero?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kragero 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.