Seaport · Sweden
Port of Vasteras
Vasteras (Sweden) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 25395). It lies on the Baltic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SEVST
- World Port Index no.
- 25395
- Coordinates
- 59.62°N, 16.55°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sweden Cont
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 124.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 17.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 4,850 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,870 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,330 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Vasteras, 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. 194 (Enroute) - Baltic Sea (Southern Part).
Frequently asked questions about Vasteras
Where is Port of Vasteras?
Vasteras (Sweden) lies on the Baltic Sea, at about 59.62°N, 16.55°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vasteras?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SEVST for Vasteras. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Vasteras?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 124.0 m, beam 17.0 m, draft 6.8 m for Vasteras. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Vasteras have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Vasteras. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Vasteras from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,850 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,330 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gothenburg, Helsinki (Vuosaari), Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Vasteras?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Vasteras 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.