Seaport · Sweden
Port of Visby
Visby (Sweden) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 24950). It lies on the Baltic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Sweden
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SEVBY
- World Port Index no.
- 24950
- Coordinates
- 57.63°N, 18.28°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Gotland
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 4,810 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,830 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,300 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Visby, 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 Visby
Where is Port of Visby?
Visby (Sweden) lies on the Baltic Sea, at about 57.63°N, 18.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Visby?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SEVBY for Visby. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Visby?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 340.0 m, draft 8.2 m for Visby. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Visby from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,810 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,300 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gdynia, Gdańsk, Gothenburg.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Visby?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Visby 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.