Seaport · Finland
Port of Oulu
Oulu (Finland) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 27520). It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Finland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FIOUL
- World Port Index no.
- 27520
- Coordinates
- 65.02°N, 25.40°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Finland
- Other names
- Uleaborg
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 241.7 m |
| Max vessel beam | 35.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ice mooring
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Vessel traffic service
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- 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) | 4,600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,620 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,050 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Oulu, 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 Oulu
Where is Port of Oulu?
Oulu (Finland) lies on the Gulf of Bothnia, at about 65.02°N, 25.40°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oulu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FIOUL for Oulu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Oulu?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 241.7 m, beam 35.2 m, draft 10.0 m for Oulu. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Oulu have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Oulu. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Oulu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,050 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Gdynia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Oulu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Oulu 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.