Sweden

Port of Gavle (SE GVX)

UN/LOCODE
SE GVX
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Gävle
Body of water
Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Sweden
Port of Gavle, Sweden © UnknownUnknown · Public domain
Port information
Region
SE-X
Also known as
Gefle
Coordinates
60.6833, 17.1667 (60°41′N 17°10′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
366 m × 42 m × 12.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies
Ratings
#145
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #145
56.79
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 56.79

Gavle operates as a working harbor in Sweden, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Gavle. Draft at the approach to Gavle is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Gavle typically connects onward through Gävle.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Gavle located?
Gavle is a seaport in Sweden, near Gävle.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gavle?
The UN/LOCODE for Gavle is SE GVX.
What is the channel depth at Gavle?
The channel depth at Gavle is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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