Port of Klaipeda (LTKLJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Klaipeda (UN/LOCODE LTKLJ) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Lithuania, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 55.7167° N, 21.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15 m, an anchorage depth near 39 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Lithuania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Klaipeda
Where is Port of Klaipeda located?
Port of Klaipeda is a seaport located in Lithuania, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 55.7167° N, 21.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Klaipeda?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Klaipeda is LTKLJ — country code LT, location code KLJ.
How deep is Port of Klaipeda?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Klaipeda has a channel depth of about 15 m, an anchorage depth of about 39 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Klaipeda?
Port of Klaipeda reports a maximum draft of 13.4 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 54 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Klaipeda require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Klaipeda.
What type of harbor is Port of Klaipeda?
Port of Klaipeda is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Klaipeda have?
Port of Klaipeda is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Klaipeda are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →