Seaport · Norway
Port of Molde
Molde (Norway) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 23110). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOMOL
- World Port Index no.
- 23110
- Coordinates
- 62.73°N, 7.17°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 139.5 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.8 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 5,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,110 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,550 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Molde, with full port guides:
- Gothenburg · 330 nm
- Aarhus · 410 nm
- Helsinki (Vuosaari) · 540 nm
- Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort) · 550 nm
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 Molde
Where is Port of Molde?
Molde (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 62.73°N, 7.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Molde?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOMOL for Molde. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Molde?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 139.5 m, beam 20.8 m, draft 11.0 m for Molde. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Molde have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Molde. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Molde from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,550 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Aarhus, Helsinki (Vuosaari).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Molde?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Molde 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.