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.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sweden
Services & Restrictions
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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 →