Seaport · Finland
Port of Tahkoluoto
Tahkoluoto (Finland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 27755). It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Finland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FITHK
- World Port Index no.
- 27755
- Coordinates
- 61.63°N, 21.40°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Finland
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,720 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tahkoluoto, 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 Tahkoluoto
Where is Port of Tahkoluoto?
Tahkoluoto (Finland) lies on the Gulf of Bothnia, at about 61.63°N, 21.40°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tahkoluoto?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FITHK for Tahkoluoto. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tahkoluoto from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,180 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 Tahkoluoto?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tahkoluoto 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.