Seaport · Estonia
Port of Sillamae
Sillamae (Estonia) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 28425). It lies on the Gulf of Finland.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Estonia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EESLM
- World Port Index no.
- 28425
- Coordinates
- 59.43°N, 27.74°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Estonia
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- Dry dock
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 16.3 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 15.3 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 280.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 53.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Dangerous cargo anchorage
- Ice mooring
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Vessel traffic service
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Ice breaking
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 4,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,530 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sillamae, 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 Sillamae
Where is Port of Sillamae?
Sillamae (Estonia) lies on the Gulf of Finland, at about 59.43°N, 27.74°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sillamae?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EESLM for Sillamae. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sillamae?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 280.0 m, beam 53.0 m, draft 15.0 m for Sillamae. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Sillamae have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Sillamae. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Sillamae from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,000 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 Sillamae?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sillamae 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.