Port of Halmstad (SEHAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Halmstad (UN/LOCODE SEHAD) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sweden, on the Kattegat. It sits at 56.6667° N, 12.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Sweden
UN/LOCODE
SEHAD
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
56.6667° N, 12.8667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
9.5 m
Max Vessel Length
200 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Sweden

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Small
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Halmstad (SEHAD)
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Distance
18 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Halmstad

Where is Port of Halmstad located?

Port of Halmstad is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Kattegat. Its coordinates are 56.6667° N, 12.8667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Halmstad?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Halmstad is SEHAD — country code SE, location code HAD.

How deep is Port of Halmstad?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Halmstad has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Halmstad?

Port of Halmstad reports a maximum draft of 9.5 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.

What type of harbor is Port of Halmstad?

Port of Halmstad is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Halmstad have?

Port of Halmstad is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Halmstad are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #24050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →