Port of Sundsvall (SESDL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sundsvall (UN/LOCODE SESDL) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. It sits at 62.3833° N, 17.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sweden Cont
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sundsvall
Where is Port of Sundsvall located?
Port of Sundsvall is a seaport located in Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its coordinates are 62.3833° N, 17.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sundsvall?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sundsvall is SESDL — country code SE, location code SDL.
How deep is Port of Sundsvall?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sundsvall has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sundsvall?
Port of Sundsvall reports a maximum draft of 11.3 m, a maximum length of 250 m, a maximum beam of 33 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sundsvall require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sundsvall.
What type of harbor is Port of Sundsvall?
Port of Sundsvall is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sundsvall have?
Port of Sundsvall is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sundsvall are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #25910), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →