Norway

Port of Kristiansand (NO KRS)

Norway
Port of Kristiansand, Norway © Steinar Kristiansen · CC BY-SA 3.0 no
Port information
UN/LOCODE NO KRS
Coordinates 58.1389, 8.0128 (58°08′N 8°01′E)
Region NO-10
Nearest city Kristiansand
Body of water Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 4.9 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk 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
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #202
  • 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
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