Port of Gavle (SEGVX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gavle (UN/LOCODE SEGVX) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 60.6833° N, 17.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sweden Cont
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gavle
Where is Port of Gavle located?
Port of Gavle is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 60.6833° N, 17.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gavle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gavle is SEGVX — country code SE, location code GVX.
How deep is Port of Gavle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gavle has a channel depth of about 9.4 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 Gavle?
Port of Gavle reports a maximum draft of 12.9 m, a maximum length of 366 m, a maximum beam of 42 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Gavle require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gavle.
What type of harbor is Port of Gavle?
Port of Gavle is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gavle have?
Port of Gavle is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gavle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #25590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →