Seaport · Estonia
Port of Lahesuu
Lahesuu (Estonia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28492). It lies on the Gulf of Finland.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Estonia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EELHS
- World Port Index no.
- 28492
- Coordinates
- 59.46°N, 24.70°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 8.8 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 5.8 m |
| Entrance width | 90.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 160.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 35.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ice mooring
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Vessel traffic service
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Garbage disposal
- Chemical holding tank disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 4,610 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,630 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,090 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lahesuu, 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 Lahesuu
Where is Port of Lahesuu?
Lahesuu (Estonia) lies on the Gulf of Finland, at about 59.46°N, 24.70°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lahesuu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EELHS for Lahesuu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lahesuu?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 160.0 m, beam 35.0 m, draft 4.1 m for Lahesuu. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Lahesuu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,610 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,090 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lahesuu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lahesuu 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.