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Port of Skoghall

SESKO🇸🇪Sweden

Port Location

About Port of Skoghall

Skoghall is a Swedish seaport situated on the island of Hammarö. It handles general cargo and tanker vessels. The port serves the industrial area of Skoghall, which includes paper and chemical manufacturing.

Background
Skoghall is a locality and the seat of Hammarö Municipality in Värmland County, Sweden with 13,265 inhabitants in 2010. Stora Enso, with paper mill and manufacturing, is the largest employer. With the second largest being Akzo Nobel Base Chemicals AB. Skoghall is located on the island of Hammarö and is considered a suburb of Karlstad, being situated only 7km from the cities center.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
49m

Region

Subdivision
SE-S
Latitude
59.3333°
Longitude
13.4333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SESKO
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2701678 →
Wikidata
Q576644 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Skoghall?+
The Port of Skoghall 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 Skoghall?+
You can track vessels near Skoghall (SESKO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for SESKO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Skoghall?+
The Port of Skoghall 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.
What is the Port of Skoghall?+
SKOGHALL (UN/Locode: SESKO), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 59.39000° N, 13.62000° E.
Where is the Port of Skoghall located?+
Coordinates: 59.39000° N, 13.62000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KARLSTAD — UN/Locode: SEKSD — 59.37500° N, 13.55250° EKRISTINEHAMN — UN/Locode: SEKHN — 59.31000° N, 14.09000° EGRUVON — UN/Locode: SEGRU — 59.34000° N, 13.12000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Skoghall?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Skoghall?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Skoghall?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.