Port of Kungälv

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About Port of Kungälv

This port is located in Kungälv, Sweden, on the Göta River estuary. It serves as a cargo handling facility for the region.

Background
Kungälv is a city and the seat of Kungälv Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It is also a part of Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area. It had 22,768 inhabitants in 2010. In 2021, the main Kungälv - Ytterby - Kareby conurbation had a combined population approaching 30,000.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11524866 →
Wikidata
Q27455 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kungalv.se →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SEKUV
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
SE-O
Area
Baltic Sea
Sub-area
Skagerrak
Latitude
57.8644°
Longitude
11.9961°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kungälv is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rune Lighthouse at 11.8 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Backebådan (12.2 NM WNW), Knippelholmen (12.3 NM SSW), Marstrand Area Lighthouses (13 NM W), Hälsö Nedre (13.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kungälv?

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The Port of Kungälv 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 Kungälv?

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You can track vessels near Kungälv (SEKUV) 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 Kungälv?

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The Port of Kungälv is a port in SE. Its UN/LOCODE is SEKUV — 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 SEKUV 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 Kungälv?

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The Port of Kungälv 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.