Port of Karlholmsbruk

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About Port of Karlholmsbruk

Also known as: Gardskar, Gardskarsfiskehamn, Gårdskär, Gårdskärsfiskehamn

This harbor is located in Uppsala County, Sweden. It serves as a port facility for the region.

Background
Karlholmsbruk is a locality situated in Tierp Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden with 1,150 inhabitants in 2010.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
SE-C
Latitude
60.5167°
Longitude
17.6167°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
SEKBK
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2712716 →
Wikidata
Q2702448 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Karlholmsbruk?

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The approach to Karlholmsbruk is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gävle Entrance No. 1 Lighthouse at 15.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Gävle Entrance No. 2 (15.5 NM NW), Gävle Entrance No. 4 (15.5 NM NW), Holmuddsrännan (15.5 NM NW), Gåshällan (19 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Karlholmsbruk?

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The Port of Karlholmsbruk is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Karlholmsbruk?

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You can track vessels near Karlholmsbruk (SEKBK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Karlholmsbruk?

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The Port of Karlholmsbruk is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEKBK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE SEKBK mean?

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The first two characters, SE, are the ISO country code for SE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Karlholmsbruk?

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The Port of Karlholmsbruk operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.