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ISISA Isafjord Port
Isafjord Port is the seaport of Isafjordur, in the city of Isafjordurin Iceland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ISISA.

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Port Code

ISISA

Name

Isafjord

Country / Region

Iceland

City

Isafjordur

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

66.0830556

Longitude

-23.1000000

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Port Overview

Isafjordur, UN/LOCODE ISISA, is a regional sea port in Iceland’s Westfjords, positioned on Isafardjup, one of the country’s deeply indented fjords. The port serves the town of Isafjordur and the dispersed communities of the Westfjords rather than functioning as Iceland’s primary container gateway. Its logistics profile is therefore shaped by fjord access, weather exposure, limited regional cargo density and reliance on onward coastal or road connections. The supplied port record identifies the location at approximately 66.0830556 N, 23.1000000 W and records 106 cruise calls during the 2017 season. Our service team treats ISISA as a regional, project, breakbulk and cruise-oriented port option; vessel acceptance, cargo handling and sailing arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment.

Port code	ISISA
Port / city	ISAFJORD / ISAFJORDUR
Country and region	Iceland / Westfjords; operational database area: Euro-Mediterranean–Black Sea
Coordinates	66.0830556 N, 23.1000000 W
Port classification	Regional fjord sea port with cruise, local commercial and general cargo activity

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: ISISA is suited to Westfjords distribution and local port calls, not automatically a substitute for Iceland’s principal international container gateways.
Fjord and weather dependency: Wind, swell, visibility, icing and seasonal conditions can affect berthing, pilotage, cargo work and onward road transport.
Mixed cargo profile: General cargo, project pieces, supplies for local communities and cruise-related logistics may be more relevant than regular full-container volume.
Low-density inland network: Final delivery planning requires advance confirmation of road access, vehicle availability, load dimensions and delivery windows across the Westfjords.
Documentation-sensitive operation: Cargo description, dimensions, gross weight, dangerous-goods status and consignee details should be complete before space or handling is requested.

Facilities & Services

General and breakbulk handling

Our service team can request handling for palletized cargo, machinery, construction materials and other non-containerized shipments, subject to the receiving facility’s equipment, berth plan and cargo dimensions.

Container handling

Container acceptance, reefer connection, lifting equipment, storage duration and empty-equipment arrangements are not assumed from the port code. They must be confirmed with the nominated operator before booking.

Temporary storage and staging

Short-term staging may be possible through local operators, but available covered space, security arrangements, temperature control and handling hours require shipment-specific confirmation.

Road distribution

Road transport is the practical inland connection for Westfjords deliveries. Our team checks vehicle suitability, bridge and road restrictions, winter conditions, access to the consignee and delivery appointment requirements.

Customs and inspection coordination

Import clearance, document review and any inspection are coordinated with the relevant Icelandic customs process and local handling parties. Cargo should not be dispatched on the assumption that inspection is immediate.

Cruise-related port activity

The port record identifies substantial cruise activity in the 2017 season. During cruise periods, berth planning, truck access and local handling resources may be tighter; commercial cargo movements should be planned around confirmed port windows.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo commonly requires an upstream connection through a larger Icelandic gateway or a North Atlantic transshipment arrangement, followed by coastal or road delivery to Isafjordur. The applicable routing depends on carrier acceptance, equipment and sailing schedules.
For European and North Atlantic origins, the total transit is driven by the main-leg sailing, transshipment connection, port call sequence and the final Westfjords leg; a direct ISISA service, frequency or fixed transit time should not be presumed.
Breakbulk and project cargo may require a dedicated coastal vessel, multipurpose service or truck-and-ferry combination. Cargo dimensions and lifting points should be submitted before routing is selected.
Winter weather, limited sailing frequency, port congestion during cruise activity, customs inspection and road conditions can extend the door-to-door schedule. Our team provides a schedule only after carrier and local operator confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Isafjordur and nearby Westfjords settlements, with delivery planning based on the actual consignee address rather than a generic regional postcode.
Local industries: Fishing and seafood-related activity, public and commercial supplies, construction and maintenance projects are important demand drivers for regional logistics.
Typical import cargo: Food and consumer supplies, machinery, spare parts, building materials, vehicles, equipment and packaged commercial goods, subject to local demand and operator acceptance.
Typical export or outbound cargo: Seafood and other regional products may require temperature control, sanitary documentation and a confirmed reefer or suitable general-cargo plan.
Project movements: Oversized equipment and construction cargo require early route surveys, lifting assessments, road-access checks and a weather contingency.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: ISISA-specific terminal cut-off, receiving window and documentation deadline must be obtained from the booked operator. Our team does not treat a mainline gateway cut-off as the final cut-off for the regional leg.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and emergency-contact details before booking. Acceptance, segregation and port documentation remain subject to carrier and port approval.
Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin or preference evidence where applicable, consignee/importer information and permits should be aligned before arrival. Commodity-specific controls must be checked with Icelandic authorities.
Inland delivery: Confirm axle weight, cargo height and width, vehicle type, unloading equipment, road conditions and delivery appointment. Remote delivery locations may require additional planning and a weather buffer.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing method, stackability, lifting points, cargo value and final delivery address before requesting an ISISA routing.
For containerized cargo, ask us to compare a confirmed regional call with routing via a larger Icelandic gateway and onward coastal or road distribution. Select the alternative only after checking total cost, handling risk and schedule reliability.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and secure internal bracing for exposed or weather-sensitive cargo. Machinery should be protected against salt air, movement and handling impacts.
Reserve extra schedule margin for winter weather, transshipment, customs examination and road access. For urgent or high-value shipments, request a documented contingency plan before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ISISA be used for a regular full-container import?: It may be possible for a specific service or regional connection, but regular container availability, equipment type, reefer capability and local storage must be confirmed. Our team will compare ISISA with a larger Icelandic gateway when the direct option is not operationally suitable.
Is there a fixed transit time to Isafjordur?: No fixed transit time should be assumed. The final schedule depends on origin, main-leg routing, transshipment, coastal call sequence, weather and inland delivery conditions. We quote the schedule against a confirmed sailing and local handover plan.
What information is required for oversized cargo?: Provide exact length, width, height, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, packing drawings, cargo value and final delivery address. Our team then checks vessel handling, road access, lifting equipment and any escort or appointment needs.
How should dangerous goods be booked?: Submit the complete dangerous-goods declaration and package details before space confirmation. Carrier, port and local handling approval is required; incomplete or late declarations can result in rejection, rebooking or delay.
Will cruise calls affect commercial cargo delivery?: They may affect berth planning, truck access and local handling capacity. The supplied port record reports 106 cruise calls in the 2017 season, but current schedules change. Our team checks the applicable port window before arranging cargo movement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, geographic description and the 2017 cruise-call figure are reproduced from the supplied ISISA port master record. Operational statements are qualified logistics guidance for a regional Icelandic fjord port; current berth acceptance, equipment, cut-offs, schedules, charges and regulatory decisions must be confirmed for each shipment.

Customs and import-control verification: skatturinn.is
Transport and maritime regulatory reference: samgongustofa.is
Icelandic official statistics and trade context: hagstofa.is