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ISHUS Husavik Port
Husavik Port is the seaport of Husavik, in the city of Husavikin Iceland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ISHUS.

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Port Code

ISHUS

Name

Husavik

Country / Region

Iceland

City

Husavik

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

66.0451800

Longitude

-17.3515250

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Port Overview

Husavik Port, UN/LOCODE ISHUS, is a small mixed-use seaport on Iceland’s north coast, positioned toward the eastern end of the coast near Husavikhurhofdi. The port’s operating profile is oriented toward local and regional maritime activity rather than high-volume container distribution. The supplied port record indicates approximately 230 vessel calls and 65,000 tonnes of cargo per year. Fishing, cargo and passenger vessels are each recorded at 28.57% of the stated vessel mix. Our service team therefore treats ISHUS as a controlled, schedule-sensitive port of call that requires confirmation of cargo handling, vessel acceptance and onward inland arrangements before booking.

Reference item	Port record
UN/LOCODE	ISHUS
Port / city	HUSAVIK, Iceland
Coordinates	66.0451800, -17.3515250
Annual activity indication	Approximately 230 vessels and 65,000 tonnes of cargo
Port profile	Small coastal seaport serving fishing, cargo and passenger-related activity

The activity figures and coordinates above reproduce the supplied ISHUS port record. They should not be interpreted as current terminal capacity, guaranteed handling capacity or a fixed annual forecast.

Key Highlights

Small-port operating modelISHUS is better suited to planned general cargo, local maritime supply and selected project movements than to routine high-frequency container flows.

Mixed vessel environmentFishing, cargo and passenger activity may share the port’s operational environment, so berth and cargo-handling windows require local coordination.

North Iceland locationThe location can make consolidation, transshipment and inland delivery planning more important than the ocean leg alone.

Schedule sensitivityWeather, vessel rotation, seasonal activity and limited local resources may affect the confirmed working window.

Pre-clearance is essentialOur team recommends confirming cargo acceptance, equipment, documentation and delivery access before issuing final shipping instructions.

Facilities & Services

General and coastal cargo handling: The port record confirms cargo-vessel activity, but the exact cargo-handling equipment, working hours and lifting limits must be confirmed for each vessel call.
Fishing-related operations: Fishing vessel activity indicates a working maritime environment where reefer-related supplies, provisions, equipment and maintenance cargo may require coordinated handling.
Passenger and mixed-use interface: Passenger vessel calls may influence berth planning, vehicle movement and available working windows. Cargo should not be assumed to receive unrestricted access during passenger operations.
Container and LCL handling: Our service team does not treat ISHUS as a confirmed regular container hub. FCL, LCL, empty-equipment availability, stuffing, devanning and bonded storage must be checked case by case.
Storage and inspection arrangements: Local covered storage, open storage, customs inspection space and cargo security arrangements require advance confirmation rather than assumption from the port code alone.
Inland connection: Road delivery is the practical planning basis for North Iceland movements, subject to vehicle availability, road conditions, cargo dimensions and the consignee’s receiving capability. No rail connection should be planned for this port without separate confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: International cargo may require a feeder, coastal connection or transshipment through another Icelandic or North Atlantic gateway before the final movement to ISHUS. The appropriate routing depends on the carrier’s current network and cargo type.
Origin-side planning: Exporters should allow time for carrier acceptance, consolidation, transshipment coordination and local delivery scheduling. A nominal ocean transit estimate is not sufficient for a small-port delivery plan.
Final-port variability: Weather, berth availability, seasonal vessel demand, cargo readiness and local handling resources can change the confirmed arrival and discharge window.
Inland delivery: The final road leg to or from Husavik may require a dedicated truck, suitable loading access and a delivery appointment. Oversized, heavy or temperature-sensitive cargo needs a separate feasibility review.

Our service team provides a confirmed transit estimate only after checking the actual carrier or feeder option, transshipment plan, port acceptance and consignee delivery requirements. We do not promise fixed direct service, sailing frequency or transit time for ISHUS.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Husavik and surrounding North Iceland communities form the practical service area. Delivery coverage beyond the immediate area should be quoted after checking road distance, receiving hours and truck availability.
Fisheries and marine activity: Fishing-related equipment, vessel stores, replacement parts, packaging materials and other operational supplies are logical cargo segments for this port profile.
General and project cargo: Machinery, building materials, industrial components and non-standard cargo may be handled when the vessel, lifting arrangement, packaging and local receiving site are suitable.
Passenger-related supply: Provisions, hotel or tourism supplies and service equipment may be relevant during passenger activity, but delivery timing should be coordinated around the vessel and receiving operation.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Fish products and other perishables require confirmed reefer power, temperature-control responsibility, inspection arrangements and an uninterrupted onward plan. These services should never be inferred solely from the port’s fishing-vessel profile.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and port acceptance: ISHUS cargo may be subject to vessel-specific documentation and handling cut-offs. Our team obtains the confirmed receiving deadline from the carrier, agent or local operator; a standard major-hub cut-off must not be applied automatically.
Dangerous goods: IMO class, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency contact information must be submitted before booking confirmation. Acceptance, segregation and documentation remain subject to carrier and port approval.
Customs and import documentation: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, customs data, origin information and any applicable permits should be prepared consistently. Customs status and inspection requirements must be confirmed with the relevant Icelandic authorities.
Inspection and inland delivery: Cargo selected for examination, damaged packages, missing seals or incomplete consignee instructions may delay release. The delivery address, unloading equipment, road restrictions and receiving appointment should be provided before cargo arrival.

Shipping Tips

Request a feasibility check first: Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, temperature requirement, DG status, origin, consignee address and required delivery date before selecting ISHUS as the final port.
Build schedule protection: Use a realistic buffer for feeder or transshipment coordination, weather and local delivery. Avoid planning critical production or vessel-supply cargo against the earliest theoretical arrival.
Prepare cargo for limited local handling: Use robust seaworthy packing, clear package marks, lifting points and accurate gross weights. For out-of-gauge cargo, provide drawings, centre-of-gravity data and lifting instructions in advance.
Keep an alternative gateway available: For urgent, high-value or equipment-dependent cargo, our team can compare an alternative Icelandic gateway or a different feeder/transshipment plan, followed by road delivery where commercially and operationally suitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ISHUS be used as a routine FCL container destination?: It should not be assumed. The supplied record shows no regular FCL, LCL or automotive service count, and ISHUS is identified as a small port. Our team verifies carrier acceptance, equipment positioning, container handling and onward delivery before confirming an FCL booking.
Is there a guaranteed direct international sailing to Husavik?: No. Routing may involve a feeder, coastal leg or transshipment, depending on the current carrier network. We provide the actual routing and estimated schedule only after receiving a live carrier confirmation.
What cargo is most suitable for this port?: Planned general cargo, fishing and marine supplies, selected project cargo and passenger-related provisions may be suitable when local handling and delivery are confirmed. Perishables, dangerous goods and oversized cargo require a separate operational review.
How early should dangerous goods documents be submitted?: Submit them as early as possible before booking and before the carrier’s declared DG cut-off. The final deadline, acceptance, segregation and port instructions must be confirmed for the specific vessel and cargo.
What causes the most common delivery delays?: Typical risk points include an unconfirmed vessel window, incomplete customs data, unavailable local handling equipment, unsuitable truck access, weather disruption and delivery instructions that do not match the consignee’s receiving capability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data category	Basis and verification boundary
Port identity and baseline figures	Supplied ISHUS port record: UN/LOCODE, name, country, coordinates, approximate annual vessel and cargo activity, and stated vessel mix. These figures are descriptive baseline data and are not presented as a current capacity commitment.
Icelandic customs and import procedures	Regulatory verification should be made through tollur.is. Applicable customs treatment, declarations, permits and inspection decisions remain subject to the competent Icelandic authorities.
Transport and maritime regulatory information	Current transport-sector and maritime requirements should be checked through samgongustofa.is. Vessel-specific and port-specific operating instructions still require confirmation from the appointed carrier or local port contact.
National statistics	For broader Icelandic transport and trade statistics, the relevant official statistical reference is hagstofa.is. National statistics should not be substituted for a live ISHUS berth, equipment or sailing confirmation.

Our platform separates supplied port-record data from operational estimates. Current schedules, cargo acceptance, equipment, cut-offs, customs decisions, weather impacts and inland delivery conditions must be reconfirmed before each shipment.