Denmark

Port of Arhus (DK AAR)

UN/LOCODE
DK AAR
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Århus
Body of water
Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Denmark
Port of Arhus, Denmark © Nico 23:56, 1 March 2008 (UTC)/ Nils Jepsen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
DK-82
Also known as
Aarhus
Coordinates
56.1500, 10.2167 (56°09′N 10°13′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
7.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
450 m × 59 m × 15 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#33
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #33
181.2
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 181.2

Arhus operates as a working harbor in Denmark, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Arhus. Draft at the approach to Arhus is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Arhus typically connects onward through Århus.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Arhus located?
Arhus is a seaport in Denmark, near Århus.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Arhus?
The UN/LOCODE for Arhus is DK AAR.
What is the channel depth at Arhus?
The channel depth at Arhus is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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