ISKEV Port Code Lookup
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Keflavikurkaupstadur Port is the seaport of Keflavikurkaupstadur, in the city of Keflavikurkaupstadurin Iceland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ISKEV.
Port Overview
Keflavikurkaupstadur (UN/LOCODE: ISKEV) is a North Atlantic seaport in Iceland, associated with the Keflavik–Njardvik port area on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It is a regional working port rather than a documented high-volume container gateway, with fishing-related vessel activity forming the dominant recorded profile. The port is described in the supplied port record as capable of handling cruise vessels and tankers, with expansion plans underway. Its location near Keflavik and the international airport gives the port practical relevance for Icelandic distribution, project cargo and maritime supply chains, while ocean weather and limited local vessel dimensions require shipment-by-shipment confirmation. Our platform treats ISKEV as a port-call and regional logistics option; final routing, equipment, berth suitability and inland delivery must be confirmed with the port and carrier.
| UN/LOCODE | ISKEV |
|---|---|
| Port / country | Keflavikurkaupstadur, Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0024400, -22.5488000 |
| Recorded vessel limits | Maximum length 143 m; maximum draught 4.8 m; maximum deadweight 3,710 t |
| Recorded vessel profile | Fishing 63%; fishing vessel 15% |
| Load-line season stated in supplied data | North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I; winter 16 October–15 April, summer 16 April–15 October |
Key Highlights
- Regional North Atlantic port: suitable for Iceland-focused cargo planning, subject to confirmed vessel and terminal acceptance.
- Fishing-oriented operating environment: berth availability and service priorities may reflect seasonal fishing activity.
- Mixed cargo potential: the supplied port description identifies capability for cruise vessels and tankers, but cargo acceptance is not automatic.
- Physical limits matter: the recorded 143 m maximum vessel length, 4.8 m draught and 3,710 t deadweight should be treated as screening figures, not unconditional booking parameters.
- Weather-sensitive routing: North Atlantic conditions can affect pilotage, port calls, feeder connections and inland delivery schedules.
Facilities & Services
Routes & Transit Times
- International cargo may require a feeder, transshipment or regional consolidation solution rather than a direct sailing to ISKEV. The actual routing depends on the carrier’s current network and the confirmed port of discharge.
- For containerized cargo, our platform compares ISKEV with alternative Icelandic gateways when the nominated carrier does not accept the port, equipment or cargo profile.
- Transit time is affected by transshipment location, sailing frequency, North Atlantic weather, port congestion, customs release and the final road leg; no fixed transit promise should be made before carrier confirmation.
- For tank, oversized or project cargo, vessel compatibility, loading method, permits and berth conditions normally determine feasibility before schedule selection.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Reykjanes Peninsula and nearby Icelandic consumption and industrial markets, with onward road distribution arranged according to destination and vehicle suitability.
- Fishing and marine supply: fishing equipment, vessel stores, maintenance materials and related industrial inputs are consistent with the port’s recorded vessel profile.
- Energy and liquid-bulk related cargo: tanker capability is identified in the supplied description; dangerous-goods acceptance, tank compatibility and discharge procedures must be approved in advance.
- General and project cargo: machinery, construction materials and oversized units may be considered where dimensions, lifting arrangements, permits and weather protection are acceptable.
- Consumer and commercial cargo: containerized or consolidated imports may be routed through another Icelandic gateway if ISKEV’s confirmed service pattern or equipment availability is unsuitable.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-offs: booking cut-off, port receiving cut-off, VGM deadline, shipping-instruction deadline and customs filing deadline are carrier- and voyage-specific. Our team obtains written deadlines instead of applying generic feeder-port assumptions.
- Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, flash point where applicable, packaging certificate and emergency contact before acceptance. Tanker-related cargo requires separate terminal approval.
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, origin information, permits and any preference or sanitary documents should match the cargo description, quantities and consignee details.
- Customs and inspection: cargo must not be dispatched to the port until the broker confirms the declaration route and required release status. Physical inspection, document review or weather disruption can extend the delivery window.
- Inland delivery: confirm truck dimensions, axle limits, unloading equipment, winter conditions, delivery appointment and whether the final site can accept a container or abnormal-load vehicle.
Shipping Tips
- Send our team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, packing method, commodity, HS code and dangerous-goods status before requesting a rate; these details determine whether ISKEV is operationally suitable.
- For machinery or oversized cargo, prepare lifting points, center-of-gravity information, drawings and photographs, then obtain written confirmation of handling equipment and quay conditions.
- Build schedule buffer around winter North Atlantic conditions and transshipment risk. A backup gateway or alternative feeder plan should be evaluated for time-critical cargo.
- Use seaworthy, moisture-resistant packing and secure internal bracing. This is particularly important for long ocean legs, repeated handling and exposed weather conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ISKEV be used for standard FCL shipments?
Possibly, but a local container service, empty-equipment supply, receiving window and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for the specific voyage. Our platform can compare an ISKEV option with alternative Icelandic gateways.
Is there a direct international service to Keflavikurkaupstadur?
Do not assume a direct sailing or fixed frequency. The final routing may involve a feeder or transshipment connection, and the carrier’s current service plan must be checked before quotation.
Can the port handle tankers or liquid cargo?
The supplied port description states that Keflavik–Njardvik can handle tankers. Acceptance still depends on the product, tank configuration, dangerous-goods documentation, vessel dimensions, berth instructions and terminal approval.
What should be checked for oversized cargo?
Confirm vessel and berth limits, lifting method, cargo securing, road permits, route geometry, delivery-site access and weather contingency. Our team requests an operational review before booking.
How should urgent cargo be scheduled?
Allow time for carrier confirmation, customs release, possible transshipment and North Atlantic disruption. We recommend a documented milestone plan and a backup routing before cargo is packed or dispatched.
Data Sources & Provenance
Hard identifiers, coordinates, vessel profile, recorded limits, load-line seasons and port description in this module are taken from the supplied ISKEV port master data. Operational guidance is presented as conditional freight-forwarding practice and must be confirmed against the actual carrier, port, terminal, customs broker and road carrier instructions.
For local administrative and port-related verification, consult reykjanesbaer.is. For Icelandic customs and import-control matters, consult skatturinn.is. For official Icelandic transport information, consult samgongustofa.is. These domains are provided for verification of current requirements; they do not replace shipment-specific written confirmation.
No local berth count, guaranteed sailing frequency, container throughput, tariff, terminal opening hours, storage capacity or fixed transit time is stated here unless supported by the supplied port data or confirmed directly for the shipment.