IS + three-character location code
An Iceland UN/LOCODE normally combines the two-letter country prefix IS with a three-character location identifier. For example, Reykjavik is listed as ISREY and Grundartangi as ISGRT.
Seaports in Iceland: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Iceland has 77 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting fisheries, regional distribution, industrial cargo and North Atlantic shipping connections.
Explore Iceland port codes, cargo gateways, regional port coverage and practical sea-freight routing information.
Iceland Port Overview
Iceland’s maritime network is distributed across a large number of coastal ports and terminals. Reykjavik is the principal general cargo and container gateway, while other locations serve aluminium, fisheries, coastal distribution, ferry and project-cargo requirements. Ecer Freight’s indexed-port count is a database coverage measure, not a national ranking of commercial port size.
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Iceland ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Oct 2026
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2025 national seaborne cargo throughput in tonnes; comparable YoY not published
Statistics Iceland / official releases · 2025
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2025 container throughput in TEU; national YoY series not published
Icelandic port authorities · 2025
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2025 commercial berth count; national YoY series not published
Icelandic Transport Authority · 2025
How many seaports does Iceland have?
Iceland has 77 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its October 2026 database snapshot. This indexed total includes ports and terminals of different commercial roles and is not equivalent to a national count of container ports.
What is the largest or busiest port in Iceland?
Reykjavik, UN/LOCODE ISREY, is generally regarded as Iceland’s leading general cargo and container gateway. Cargo profiles and annual rankings can vary by whether containers, bulk, fisheries or total tonnage are measured; port statistics should therefore be checked against the relevant authority.
Which regions handle Iceland’s main sea freight?
The Capital Area cluster, including Reykjavik and Hafnarfjord, is the main general distribution centre. Grundartangi, ISGRT, supports industrial cargo, while Akureyri, ISAKU, and eastern ports such as Reydarfjordur, ISRFJ, serve regional, fisheries and industrial supply chains.
Leading Iceland Ports by Freight Relevance
The table uses the most active entries in the Ecer Freight sample rather than claiming a definitive national TEU league table. Iceland does not consistently publish a single, comparable 2025 container-throughput series covering all listed ports; where no reliable public figure is available, the complete ranking data set is shown as unavailable rather than inferred.
Selected ports and terminals · 2025 comparable container statistics
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Reykjavik | ISREY | — | — | Capital Area |
| — | Patreksfjord | ISPAT | — | — | Westfjords |
| — | Grundartangi | ISGRT | — | — | West Iceland |
| — | Vestmannaeyjar - Hofn | ISVES | — | — | South Iceland |
| — | Hafnarfjord | ISHAF | — | — | Capital Area |
| — | Keflavikurkaupstadur | ISKEV | — | — | Reykjanes |
| — | Akranes | ISAKR | — | — | West Iceland |
| — | Siglufjord | ISSIG | — | — | North Iceland |
Iceland Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Iceland’s ports are best assessed by coastal operating area and cargo function. City and province fields below reproduce the corresponding Ecer Freight database sample; blank province values indicate that no province value was supplied in the source record.
Capital Area and Reykjanes
The southwest cluster provides the broadest access to national distribution networks and international liner, feeder and short-sea services.
Capital Area and Reykjanes port sample
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik | ISREY | Reykjavik / | General cargo, containers and national distribution |
| Hafnarfjord | ISHAF | Hafnarfjorour / | General cargo, fisheries and project cargo |
| Keflavikurkaupstadur | ISKEV | Keflavikurkaupstadur / | Regional cargo and fisheries support |
| Njardvik | ISNJA | Njardvik / | Coastal, fisheries and local cargo |
| Kopavogur | ISKOV | Kopavogur / | Local commercial and service-port activity |
West Iceland and Westfjords
West Iceland combines industrial and regional gateways with smaller fishing and community ports along exposed coastal routes.
West Iceland and Westfjords port sample
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundartangi | ISGRT | Grundartangi / | Industrial and bulk-related cargo |
| Akranes | ISAKR | Akranes / | Regional general cargo and fisheries |
| Patreksfjord | ISPAT | Patreksfjordur / | Fisheries and regional supply |
| Isafjord | ISISA | Isafjordur / | Westfjords regional cargo and fisheries |
| Bolungarvik | ISBOL | Bolungarvik / | Fishing and local cargo |
| Grundarfjordur | ISGRF | Grundarfjordur / | Fisheries and regional cargo |
North Iceland
Northern ports support fisheries, coastal distribution, agricultural hinterlands and selected industrial or project movements.
North Iceland port sample
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri | ISAKU | Akureyri / | Regional general cargo, bulk and fisheries |
| Siglufjord | ISSIG | Siglufjordur / | Fisheries and coastal cargo |
| Dalvik | ISDAL | Dalvik / | Fishing and local distribution |
| Husavik | ISHUS | Husavik / | Regional cargo, fisheries and tourism support |
| Neskaupstadur | ISNES | Neskaupstadur / | Eastern fisheries and industrial supply |
South and East Iceland
South and East Iceland ports are important for fisheries, island connectivity, industrial cargo and local coastal supply chains.
South and East Iceland port sample
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestmannaeyjar - Hofn | ISVES | Vestmannaeyjar - Hofn / | Island, fisheries and coastal cargo |
| Reydarfjordur | ISRFJ | Reydarfjordur / | Industrial and project-related cargo |
| Eskifjordur - Hofn | ISESK | Eskifjordur - Hofn / | Fisheries and regional supply |
| Djupivogur | ISDJU | Djupivogur / | Local fisheries and coastal cargo |
| Landeyjahofn | ISLAN | Landeyjahofn / | Island ferry and regional logistics |
Iceland Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
Iceland port codes use the country prefix IS under the UN/LOCODE system. A code identifies a recognized location, while the operational facilities and services available at that location must be confirmed separately.
City-level and terminal-level distinctions
A city-level port code may cover more than one berth, terminal or harbor area. The booking party should confirm the exact terminal, facility name, cargo acceptance rules and inland delivery point before issuing shipping instructions.
How to verify a code
Check the UNECE UN/LOCODE resource and compare the result with the Ecer Freight port directory. Carrier schedules and port authorities remain the appropriate sources for current operational details.
Shipping from Iceland: Main Trade Lanes
Icelandic sea freight is strongly connected with Northern Europe and the North Atlantic. Sailing time depends on the carrier rotation, transshipment hub, season, equipment availability, weather and the exact origin and destination terminal.
Iceland to Northern Europe
Regular short-sea and feeder-linked movements connect Iceland with distribution hubs in Northern Europe for consumer goods, food products, machinery and industrial inputs.
Iceland to the United Kingdom and Ireland
The North Atlantic corridor supports temperature-sensitive food, retail cargo, industrial supplies and consolidated shipments, often with direct or hub-connected services.
Iceland to Scandinavia and the Baltic
Cargo to Scandinavia and the Baltic commonly uses feeder or transshipment connections, with equipment planning important for seasonal and project shipments.
Iceland to North America
North American shipments generally require a direct or transshipment service and careful confirmation of equipment, customs documentation and final inland delivery.
Sources and Data Methodology
The page separates Ecer Freight’s indexed coverage from official statistics and third-party rankings. Figures are shown only where a comparable public 2025 measure can be identified; port functions and sailing times are operational guidance and remain subject to carrier confirmation.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot for October 2026, containing 77 Iceland ports and terminals in the indexed sample.
- Statistics Iceland — official national statistics and transport-related releases; annual cargo definitions and publication timing vary by series.
- Icelandic Transport Authority — maritime administration and transport information relevant to port and vessel activity.
- Icelandic Ports Association — port-sector information and links to individual Icelandic port authorities.
- UNECE UN/LOCODE — international location-code reference used to validate country prefixes and location identifiers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Iceland Ports
How many seaports does Iceland have?
Iceland has 77 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the October 2026 database snapshot. The figure represents indexed coverage and includes facilities with different cargo roles.
What is the main port in Iceland?
Reykjavik, coded ISREY, is generally the principal general cargo and container gateway in Iceland. The busiest port can differ when measured by containers, bulk, fisheries or total tonnage.
What is Iceland’s port code format?
Iceland uses the IS country prefix followed by a three-character location identifier. Examples in the Ecer Freight sample include ISREY for Reykjavik, ISGRT for Grundartangi and ISAKU for Akureyri.
Which Iceland regions are important for sea freight?
The Capital Area and Reykjanes are the main national distribution cluster. West Iceland, North Iceland, and the South and East coast also handle industrial, fisheries, island, regional and project cargo.
Are 2025 Iceland port throughput figures available?
Official data is published through different national and port-level channels and may use different cargo definitions. A single comparable 2025 TEU series for all indexed Iceland locations was not identified for this page, so unavailable values are not estimated.
How can a shipment from Iceland be quoted?
Provide the exact origin port or terminal, destination, commodity, container type, weight, dimensions, required sailing window and customs requirements. FCL and LCL options can then be compared against current carrier schedules and surcharges.
Are sailing times from Iceland fixed?
No. Transit times depend on the carrier, transshipment hub, port rotation, weather, season, equipment and inland delivery plan. Published ranges should be treated as indicative until a booking is confirmed.
Editorial note: This Iceland port guide combines the Ecer Freight Ports Database snapshot reviewed in October 2026 with public information from Icelandic statistical, maritime and port-sector sources. Indexed port coverage is refreshed with database updates, while official statistics and operational details are reviewed quarterly or when authoritative source material changes.
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