Seaport · Norway
Port of Sortland
Sortland (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 21670). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOSLX
- World Port Index no.
- 21670
- Coordinates
- 68.70°N, 15.42°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
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) | 4,830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,850 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,270 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sortland, 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. 182 (Enroute) - North and West Coasts of Norway.
Frequently asked questions about Sortland
Where is Port of Sortland?
Sortland (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 68.70°N, 15.42°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sortland?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOSLX for Sortland. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sortland?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 7.5 m for Sortland. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Sortland from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,270 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 Sortland?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sortland 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.