Finland

Port of Helsinki (FI HEL)

Finland
Also known as: Helsingfors
Port of Helsinki, Finland © Alvar Lavague · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE FI HEL
Coordinates 60.1667, 24.9667 (60°10′N 24°58′E)
Region FI-18
Nearest city Helsinki
Body of water Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 3.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 315.7 m × 37.6 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #196
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 76.5

Helsinki is a seaport on the coast of Finland, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Large, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 7.9 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Helsinki located?
Helsinki is a seaport in Finland.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Helsinki?
The UN/LOCODE for Helsinki is FI HEL.
What is the channel depth at Helsinki?
The channel depth at Helsinki is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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