Seaport · Norway
Port of Meling
Meling (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23300). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- World Port Index no.
- 23300
- Coordinates
- 59.78°N, 5.12°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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 Meling, 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 Meling
Where is Port of Meling?
Meling (Norway) lies on the North Sea, at about 59.78°N, 5.12°E.
How far is Meling 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 Meling?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Meling 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.