Norway

Port of Kristiansand (NO KRS)

UN/LOCODE
NO KRS
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
4.9 m
Nearest city
Kristiansand
Body of water
Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Norway
Port of Kristiansand, Norway © Steinar Kristiansen · CC BY-SA 3.0 no
Port information
Region
NO-10
Coordinates
58.1389, 8.0128 (58°08′N 8°01′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
14 m
Cargo pier depth
4.9 m
Oil terminal depth
11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
200 m × 10.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Large Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal Beach mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile 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
#202
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #202
46.94
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 46.94

Kristiansand operates as a working harbor in Norway, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Kristiansand. Draft at the approach to Kristiansand is constrained by a 4.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kristiansand located?
Kristiansand is a seaport in Norway.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kristiansand?
The UN/LOCODE for Kristiansand is NO KRS.
What is the channel depth at Kristiansand?
The channel depth at Kristiansand is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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