Seaport · Estonia
Port of Loksa
Loksa (Estonia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28460). It lies on the Gulf of Finland.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Estonia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EELSA
- World Port Index no.
- 28460
- Coordinates
- 59.58°N, 25.70°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Waters
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Estonia
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- Dry dock
- None
- 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.
| Cargo pier depth | 4.0 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel length | 130.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ice mooring
- Ro-ro
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Vessel traffic service
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 4,580 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,600 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Loksa, 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 Loksa
Where is Port of Loksa?
Loksa (Estonia) lies on the Gulf of Finland, at about 59.58°N, 25.70°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Loksa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EELSA for Loksa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Loksa?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 130.0 m, beam 20.0 m, draft 4.2 m for Loksa. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Loksa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,580 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,060 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 Loksa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Loksa 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.