Port of Vejle (DKVEJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vejle (UN/LOCODE DKVEJ) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. It sits at 55.7167° N, 9.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Kattegat; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jylland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vejle
Where is Port of Vejle located?
Port of Vejle is a seaport located in Denmark, on the Kattegat. Its coordinates are 55.7167° N, 9.5500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vejle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vejle is DKVEJ — country code DK, location code VEJ.
How deep is Port of Vejle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vejle has a channel depth of about 7 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vejle?
Port of Vejle reports a maximum draft of 6.8 m, a maximum length of 165 m, a maximum beam of 20 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vejle require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Vejle, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Vejle?
Port of Vejle is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vejle have?
Port of Vejle is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vejle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30190), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →