EESLM Port Code Lookup
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Sillamae Port is the seaport of Sillamae, in the city of Sillamaein Estonia. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is EESLM.
Port of Sillamae (EESLM), Estonia
Sillamae is a privately operated seaport on the Bay of Narva, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland in northern Estonia. The port is a multipurpose Baltic gateway serving liquid bulk, dry bulk, general cargo, container, Ro-Ro and passenger movements. Its deep-water profile and Free Zone make it relevant for project cargo, bulk supply chains and cargoes requiring regional consolidation or value-added handling. The supplied port record identifies six deep-sea berths and quay depths of up to 16.0 metres. Our service team treats EESLM as a port-specific planning option rather than assuming regular direct services, fixed cut-offs or guaranteed transit times; vessel acceptance, cargo handling and sailing connections must be confirmed for each shipment.
| UN/LOCODE | EESLM |
|---|---|
| Location | Sillamae, Estonia; Bay of Narva, Gulf of Finland |
| Coordinates | 59.4160000° N, 27.7295000° E |
| Port profile | Multipurpose seaport with deep-sea berths and Free Zone facilities |
| Supplied vessel parameters | Maximum recorded length: 276 m; maximum draught: 12.5 m; maximum deadweight: 157,787 t |
Fast screening points for freight decisions
Facilities and cargo-handling scope
- Berthing: The supplied record states six deep-sea berths and quay depths of up to 16.0 metres. Available berth, draft and cargo-window checks remain necessary for every vessel.
- Liquid bulk: Oil products are among the cargo categories handled at the port. Tanker nomination, product compatibility, safety documentation and terminal acceptance require advance confirmation.
- Dry bulk and general cargo: Dry bulk and other cargo vessels form part of the stated operating profile. Loading method, cargo gear, dust control and shore-side equipment should be verified by commodity.
- Container and Ro-Ro handling: These cargo types are listed in the port description, but our team confirms the actual service window, equipment, acceptance conditions and connecting vessel before booking.
- Free Zone and storage planning: The port has a Free Zone. Storage duration, customs status, handling charges and permitted operations must be agreed with the operator and customs authorities.
Routing logic and schedule considerations
- Baltic and Gulf of Finland positioning: Sillamae can be evaluated for Baltic regional flows and cargo moving through Northern European transshipment gateways, depending on the nominated carrier or vessel operator.
- Non-container cargo: Bulk, breakbulk, Ro-Ro and project shipments are generally planned around vessel nomination and terminal availability rather than a standard liner timetable.
- Container routing: For container cargo, our service team checks whether EESLM is the actual port of call or whether an alternative Baltic gateway with a confirmed liner connection is operationally more appropriate.
- Transit-time variables: Total time depends on vessel rotation, transshipment, ice or weather conditions, pilotage, berth congestion, customs release, cargo inspection and inland equipment availability. Any quoted transit is subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.
Typical cargo and hinterland planning
- Regional Baltic hinterland: Sillamae primarily serves cargo flows connected with Estonia and the wider Baltic and Northern European market; the practical delivery area depends on road, rail and border conditions at the time of shipment.
- Bulk supply chains: Oil products and dry bulk are specifically identified in the supplied port profile. Product classification, tank or silo compatibility, loading sequence and environmental controls should be assessed before nomination.
- Industrial and project cargo: General cargo, Ro-Ro and heavy or oversized units may benefit from a multipurpose port approach, subject to lifting capacity, route survey and terminal approval.
- Passenger and mixed-port operations: Passenger traffic is part of the stated port activity. Cargo operations may therefore require additional coordination around berth windows, security and terminal access.
Operational controls and compliance points
- Cut-off control: EESLM-specific closing times are not treated as fixed. Our team obtains the terminal receiving window, shipping instruction deadline, VGM deadline, customs presentation time and vessel cut-off for each booking.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and emergency-contact information before acceptance. Liquid bulk also requires product and safety-data review.
- Customs and inspections: Ensure commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin data and customs declarations are consistent. A customs hold or physical inspection can delay both release and onward transport.
- Inland delivery: Confirm vehicle dimensions, axle-weight limits, appointment rules, escort requirements for abnormal loads and availability of suitable equipment. Road or rail routing should not be assumed from the port code alone.
Practical recommendations from our service team
- Provide the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, hazardous status, loading method and final delivery address.
- For bulk or project cargo, request berth, draft, cargo-gear, storage and weather-window confirmation before fixing the vessel or inland equipment.
- For container shipments, compare an EESLM routing with a confirmed nearby Baltic gateway after checking transshipment risk, empty-equipment positioning, terminal cut-offs and final-mile cost.
- Prepare customs and dangerous-goods documents early, and retain a contingency plan covering alternate sailing, temporary storage or a different gateway if the nominated vessel or berth window changes.
Frequently asked questions about EESLM
Is Sillamae suitable only for bulk cargo?
No. The supplied port profile includes oil products, dry bulk, container, Ro-Ro, general cargo and passengers. However, the actual equipment, vessel window and acceptance conditions must be confirmed for the specific commodity and shipment.
Can our team quote a fixed transit time to or from Sillamae?
We can prepare an indicative schedule after checking the selected vessel or carrier. A fixed transit time should not be assumed because berth availability, transshipment, weather, customs and inland transport can affect the final delivery.
What should be provided for a dangerous-goods booking?
Send the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, package type and quantity, marine pollutant information, safety data and emergency contact details. The terminal or vessel operator may request additional approval.
Does the port offer a Free Zone?
Yes, the supplied port data identifies a Free Zone. Whether a proposed storage or processing arrangement qualifies depends on customs status, cargo type, operator rules and approval by the relevant authorities.
What is the maximum vessel size shown in the port data?
The supplied record states a maximum recorded vessel length of 276 metres, maximum draught of 12.5 metres and maximum deadweight of 157,787 tonnes. These figures do not replace a voyage-specific berth, channel and terminal confirmation.
Data basis and verification boundary
Core identifiers, coordinates, cargo scope, berth count, depth, vessel parameters, passenger and cargo figures in this module are based on the supplied EESLM port record. Port-specific operational details, acceptance conditions, schedules, charges, storage rules and cut-offs are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed with the port operator or nominated carrier.
For operator-side verification, consult silport.ee. For Estonian customs and customs-control requirements, consult emta.ee. For national statistical reference, consult stat.ee. These domains are provided as verification entry points; no page-path dependency is intended.