Port of Lulea (SELLA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lulea (UN/LOCODE SELLA) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 65.5833° N, 22.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Medium
- 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 Lulea
Where is Port of Lulea located?
Port of Lulea is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 65.5833° N, 22.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lulea?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lulea is SELLA — country code SE, location code LLA.
How deep is Port of Lulea?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lulea has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lulea?
Port of Lulea reports a maximum draft of 11.2 m, a maximum length of 299 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lulea require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lulea.
What type of harbor is Port of Lulea?
Port of Lulea is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lulea have?
Port of Lulea is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lulea are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #27220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →