Seaport · Iceland
Port of Thingeyri
Thingeyri (Iceland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 170). It lies on the Denmark Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ISTEY
- World Port Index no.
- 170
- Coordinates
- 65.88°N, 23.48°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Fishing
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Denmark Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Iceland West Coast
- Other names
- Pingeyri
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 25.6 m |
| Max vessel beam | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Services
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
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) | 5,710 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,730 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Thingeyri, 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. 181 (Enroute) - Greenland and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions about Thingeyri
Where is Port of Thingeyri?
Thingeyri (Iceland) lies on the Denmark Strait, at about 65.88°N, 23.48°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Thingeyri?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ISTEY for Thingeyri. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Thingeyri?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 25.6 m, beam 12.0 m for Thingeyri. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Thingeyri from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,710 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Felixstowe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Thingeyri?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Thingeyri 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.