Norway

Port of Oslo (NO OSL)

Norway
Also known as: Christiana
Port of Oslo, Norway © Bjoertvedt · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE NO OSL
Coordinates 59.8981, 10.7456 (59°54′N 10°45′E)
Region NO-03
Nearest city Oslo
Body of water Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 17.1 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 360 m × 37.5 m × 12 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
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 Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #186
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 66.53

Oslo operates as a working harbor in Norway, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Oslo. Draft at the approach to Oslo is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Oslo located?
Oslo is a seaport in Norway.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oslo?
The UN/LOCODE for Oslo is NO OSL.
What is the channel depth at Oslo?
The channel depth at Oslo is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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