Port of Stockholm (SESTO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Stockholm (UN/LOCODE SESTO) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 59.3333° N, 18.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sweden Cont
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Stockholm
Where is Port of Stockholm located?
Port of Stockholm is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 59.3333° N, 18.0500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Stockholm?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Stockholm is SESTO — country code SE, location code STO.
How deep is Port of Stockholm?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Stockholm has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Stockholm?
Port of Stockholm reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 333.3 m, a maximum beam of 39.7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Stockholm require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Stockholm.
What type of harbor is Port of Stockholm?
Port of Stockholm is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Stockholm have?
Port of Stockholm is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Stockholm are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #25380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →