Sweden

Port of Gavle (SE GVX)

Sweden
Also known as: Gefle
Port of Gavle, Sweden © UnknownUnknown · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE SE GVX
Coordinates 60.6833, 17.1667 (60°41′N 17°10′E)
Region SE-X
Nearest city Gävle
Body of water Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 9.4 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
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #145
  • 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.
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