Seaport · Sweden
Port of Lysekil
Lysekil (Sweden) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23970). It lies on the Skagerrak.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SELYS
- World Port Index no.
- 23970
- Coordinates
- 58.27°N, 11.44°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sweden
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- 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
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 5,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,040 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,510 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lysekil, 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 Lysekil
Where is Port of Lysekil?
Lysekil (Sweden) lies on the Skagerrak, at about 58.27°N, 11.44°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lysekil?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SELYS for Lysekil. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lysekil?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 10.0 m for Lysekil. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Lysekil have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Lysekil. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Lysekil from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,510 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Hamburg.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lysekil?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lysekil 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.