Seaport · Sweden
Port of Ornskoldsvik
Ornskoldsvik (Sweden) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 26730). It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SEOER
- World Port Index no.
- 26730
- Coordinates
- 63.28°N, 18.72°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sweden Cont
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 213.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 30.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,780 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,790 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,240 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ornskoldsvik, 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 Ornskoldsvik
Where is Port of Ornskoldsvik?
Ornskoldsvik (Sweden) lies on the Gulf of Bothnia, at about 63.28°N, 18.72°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ornskoldsvik?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SEOER for Ornskoldsvik. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ornskoldsvik?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 213.0 m, beam 30.5 m, draft 10.0 m for Ornskoldsvik. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ornskoldsvik from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,780 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,240 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ornskoldsvik?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ornskoldsvik 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.