Port of Arhus (DKAAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Arhus (UN/LOCODE DKAAR) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. It sits at 56.1500° N, 10.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jylland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Arhus
Where is Port of Arhus located?
Port of Arhus is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. Its coordinates are 56.1500° N, 10.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Arhus?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Arhus is DKAAR — country code DK, location code AAR.
How deep is Port of Arhus?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Arhus has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Arhus?
Port of Arhus reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 450 m, a maximum beam of 59 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Arhus require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Arhus.
What type of harbor is Port of Arhus?
Port of Arhus is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Arhus have?
Port of Arhus is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Arhus are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30260), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →