Seaport · Finland
Port of Porkkala
Porkkala (Finland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28185). It lies on the Gulf of Finland.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Finland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FIPOA
- World Port Index no.
- 28185
- Coordinates
- 60.08°N, 24.38°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Finland
- Other names
- Kantvik
- Repairs
- Limited
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 180.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
- Ice mooring
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,620 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,640 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,100 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Porkkala, 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 Porkkala
Where is Port of Porkkala?
Porkkala (Finland) lies on the Gulf of Finland, at about 60.08°N, 24.38°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porkkala?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FIPOA for Porkkala. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Porkkala?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 180.0 m, beam 32.2 m, draft 9.2 m for Porkkala. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Porkkala from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,620 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,100 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gdynia, Gdańsk.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Porkkala?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Porkkala 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.