DKHSD Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of DKHSD
Hadsund Port is the seaport of Hadsund, in the city of Hadsundin Denmark. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is DKHSD.
Port Overview
Hadsund Port, UN/LOCODE DKHSD, is a small river and fjord port on the north side of Mariager Fjord in Denmark. Its operational profile is oriented toward nearby industrial businesses rather than high-volume containerised liner traffic. A fishing harbour and yacht harbour are located in the vicinity, while the port record indicates approximately 25 vessel visits annually. The supplied port data records a maximum vessel length of 120 metres, maximum draught of 5.7 metres and maximum deadweight of 4,000 DWT. Seasonal vessel-zone rules apply: vessels over 100 metres are treated under the summer zone from 1 April to 31 October, while the winter zone from 1 November to 31 March covers vessels of 100 metres or less. Our service team treats Hadsund as a project-specific short-sea or coastal-call destination and confirms navigational, berth and cargo-handling conditions before booking.
| Port code | DKHSD |
|---|---|
| Port name | HADSUND |
| Country / region | Denmark / European–Mediterranean–Black Sea service area |
| Reference coordinates | 56.7166667° N, 10.2000000° E, as supplied in the port record |
| Port type | Small river and fjord port serving local industry |
| Recorded vessel limits | Maximum length 120 m; maximum draught 5.7 m; maximum deadweight 4,000 DWT |
Key Highlights
- Small-port operating profile: Hadsund is better suited to planned coastal, breakbulk or industrial cargo movements than to routine high-volume FCL transshipment.
- Draft and vessel-size control: The supplied limits of 5.7 m draught and 4,000 DWT require vessel nomination and cargo-plan review before confirmation.
- Seasonal restrictions: The summer and winter zone definitions affect vessel eligibility and should be checked against the intended call date.
- Local industrial focus: Cargo demand is linked primarily to businesses in and around Hadsund and the Mariager Fjord area.
- Gateway dependency: Containerised shipments may require a separately planned road connection to or from a larger Danish gateway, subject to carrier acceptance and equipment availability.
Facilities & Services
Marine access
The port is located on Mariager Fjord and is subject to vessel-size, draught, seasonal and navigational acceptance. Our team confirms the applicable port and ship requirements before nomination.
General and industrial cargo
The port’s stated role in serving nearby industrial companies makes it potentially relevant for planned breakbulk, project, machinery and other non-containerised cargo, subject to local handling arrangements.
Container logistics
No regular container terminal, dedicated container yard or routine FCL/LCL service is assumed from the supplied data. Container cargo should be planned as a multimodal movement through a suitable larger gateway unless the local operator confirms otherwise.
Fishing and yacht activity
Fishing and yacht harbour facilities are located nearby. This mixed-use environment makes prior coordination important for berth access, vehicle movements, working hours and cargo-handling windows.
Road distribution
Road pre-carriage or on-carriage is the practical planning assumption for local delivery. Vehicle access, loading equipment, cargo dimensions and delivery appointments must be checked for each shipment.
Warehousing and inspection
Warehouse, open-storage, customs-control and inspection arrangements are not treated as automatically available. Our service team verifies the required facility and service provider before cargo dispatch.
Routes & Transit Times
- Coastal and short-sea cargo: Hadsund may be considered for a vessel call when the ship, cargo type, draught and seasonal conditions are accepted. Direct service, sailing frequency and transit time must be confirmed for the specific voyage.
- Containerised imports and exports: The normal planning approach is to connect Hadsund-area cargo by road with a larger Danish or Northern European container gateway, then use the selected ocean carrier’s main service. The exact gateway depends on carrier routing, equipment and cut-off requirements.
- Breakbulk and project cargo: A direct coastal movement can reduce handling only when the vessel and local discharge plan are confirmed in advance. Heavy-lift equipment, quay loading limits and temporary storage require case-by-case verification.
- Transit-time drivers: Actual lead time is affected by vessel nomination, berth availability, weather and navigation conditions, seasonal restrictions, customs status, road appointment capacity and any gateway transfer.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Hadsund and the surrounding Mariager Fjord industrial area form the immediate commercial catchment. Longer-distance cargo is generally evaluated against the cost and reliability of a larger Danish gateway.
- Industrial consignments: The port’s stated function supports planning for machinery, fabricated products, plant components, construction-related materials and other industrial cargo, subject to local handling capability.
- Breakbulk and project shipments: Out-of-gauge, heavy or irregular cargo may be suitable when the vessel, lifting plan, road route and temporary storage arrangements are approved before loading.
- Containerised goods: FCL and LCL cargo should not be presumed to have direct terminal handling at Hadsund. Our team can compare a local-port call with a road-connected gateway solution.
- Special cargo: Dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive goods, waste, agricultural products or cargo requiring controlled storage need separate acceptance and regulatory review.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-offs: Hadsund should not be handled like a high-frequency container terminal. Vessel booking, cargo readiness, port nomination and any inland cut-off must be obtained directly from the appointed operator; dates remain subject to actual confirmation.
- Vessel and draught approval: Submit LOA, beam, summer or winter zone applicability, arrival draught, deadweight, cargo plan and manoeuvring requirements early. The supplied limits are planning references, not a substitute for port or master approval.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, packaging details and emergency contact information before acceptance. Do not dispatch regulated cargo until the port, vessel and carrier approve it.
- Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any licences must be consistent. Customs status, transit procedure, inspection location and seal control should be agreed before the truck or vessel is released.
- Inland delivery: Check vehicle dimensions, axle weights, lifting method, delivery appointment and any escort requirement for project cargo. The final road route should be surveyed where cargo is oversized or unusually heavy.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, packages, dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, hazardous status and required delivery date.
- For a vessel call, request confirmation of the applicable seasonal zone, maximum permissible arrival draught, berth window, discharge equipment and any local cargo-handling restrictions before final booking.
- For FCL or LCL cargo, compare the total cost and lead time of a road-connected larger gateway with any local-port option. Include empty-container positioning, drayage, terminal handling, customs and potential storage.
- Use export-grade packing and clear package markings, including handling symbols, gross and net weights, dimensions, consignee reference and lifting points. Photograph unusual or high-value cargo before dispatch.
- Keep a contingency plan for weather, berth congestion, vessel substitution or gateway transfer. Our team can coordinate an alternative routing after confirming carrier acceptance and inland capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hadsund a regular container port?
It should not be treated as a routine container-liner terminal. The supplied profile identifies a small river port serving nearby industry, with no confirmed container terminal or regular FCL/LCL schedule. Our service team checks whether the shipment should move by road through a larger gateway.
What vessel size can be planned for Hadsund?
The supplied port record states a maximum recorded vessel length of 120 metres, maximum draught of 5.7 metres and maximum deadweight of 4,000 DWT. These figures are planning references only; actual acceptance depends on the vessel, cargo, seasonal zone, navigation conditions and port confirmation.
Do seasonal rules affect vessel calls?
Yes. The supplied record defines summer from 1 April to 31 October and winter from 1 November to 31 March. Vessels over 100 metres are associated with the summer zone, while the winter zone covers vessels of 100 metres or less. Our team verifies the applicable rule for the planned call date.
Can oversized machinery be shipped through Hadsund?
Possibly, if the vessel, quay operation, lifting plan and inland route are accepted. The shipper should provide accurate dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points and transport drawings. No handling or road capability should be assumed until confirmed.
How early should dangerous goods be declared?
As early as possible and before booking is finalised. The declaration should include complete IMDG information and packaging details. Acceptance by the vessel, port and any connecting gateway must be obtained before cargo delivery.
Data Sources & Provenance
The hard port identifiers, reference coordinates, vessel limits, vessel-visit indication and seasonal definitions in this module are taken from the supplied DKHSD port record. Operational availability, berth acceptance, navigational restrictions, cargo-handling arrangements, customs procedures, schedules and inland capacity must be reconfirmed for each shipment.
- Maritime and port-regulatory verification reference: dma.dk
- Local municipal and regional context reference: mariagerfjord.dk