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ISRAU Raufarhofn Port
Raufarhofn Port is the seaport of Raufarhofn, in the city of Raufarhofnin Iceland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ISRAU.

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Port Code

ISRAU

Name

Raufarhofn

Country / Region

Iceland

City

Raufarhofn

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

66.4500000

Longitude

15.9500000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Raufarhofn Port — UN/LOCODE ISRAU

Raufarhofn is a small coastal port in northeastern Iceland, positioned at approximately 66.450000° N and 15.950000° W according to the supplied port master record. Its logistics profile is primarily local and maritime rather than container-hub based: the port is associated with coastal activity, fisheries and community supply requirements, while international cargo normally requires coordination through a larger Icelandic gateway or a carrier-confirmed feeder and transshipment arrangement. Our service team treats ISRAU as a port requiring advance operational confirmation, especially for equipment availability, cargo acceptance, vessel calls, weather exposure and onward inland delivery. The supplied record lists no FCL, LCL or automotive service volume, so containerized shipments should not be assumed to have regular local handling.

UN/LOCODE	ISRAU
Country / Area	Iceland / Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea trade classification
City	Raufarhofn
Coordinates	66.450000° N, 15.950000° W
Recorded service indicators	FCL: 0; LCL: 0; Automotive: 0; Main port flag: 0

Key Highlights

Fast Decision Points for Forwarders

Small regional port profile

ISRAU should be planned as a local or regional maritime facility, not as a guaranteed full-service container terminal.

Gateway dependency

International container cargo may need routing through a larger Icelandic gateway, with a separate domestic leg or transshipment arrangement.

Weather-sensitive planning

Northern Icelandic weather, sea conditions and seasonal disruption can affect vessel calls, discharge windows and road delivery.

Equipment confirmation required

Do not assume empty container supply, reefer plugs, lifting equipment, bonded storage or customs examination capability at the local port.

Pre-advice is essential

Our service team recommends written confirmation of cargo acceptance, handling method, documentation cut-off and final delivery access before booking.

Facilities & Services

Facility Planning and Service Scope

Marine access: The port is best evaluated as a regional coastal port serving local maritime activity. Berth suitability, vessel dimensions, arrival windows and operational restrictions must be confirmed case by case.
Container handling: The supplied record shows zero FCL and LCL indicators. Regular container terminal handling, quay cranes, reefer points and empty equipment availability must not be presumed.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Non-containerized cargo may be possible subject to local lifting capacity, cargo dimensions, vessel gear, quay conditions and prior approval from the relevant operator.
Storage and consolidation: Local covered warehousing, bonded storage, cross-docking and consolidation options require individual confirmation. Our team can assess a larger Icelandic gateway as an alternative staging point.
Inland connection: Final delivery is normally road-dependent. Vehicle access, winter conditions, road restrictions, delivery appointment and unloading equipment should be checked before cargo dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic and Time Variables

Typical routing logic: China–Iceland and other long-haul shipments are generally assessed through an international Icelandic gateway, followed by a domestic coastal or road leg where available and commercially suitable.
Feeder or coastal connection: A connection to Raufarhofn must be confirmed with the actual carrier, vessel operator or local handling party. A published port code does not establish a regular direct sailing.
Transit-time drivers: Total transit depends on transshipment availability, vessel schedules, weather, port call sequencing, customs release, equipment positioning and the final road distance.
Planning rule: Our service team quotes transit as an indicative routing estimate only after receiving cargo type, dimensions, weight, Incoterms, requested delivery point and preferred gateway. No fixed transit promise should be made before carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Demand and Cargo Characteristics

Local and northeastern Iceland

The practical hinterland is the Raufarhofn community and surrounding northeastern Icelandic areas, with distribution constrained by road distance, weather and low cargo density.

Fisheries-related cargo

Fishing activity and associated supplies are a relevant local logistics consideration. Temperature control, sanitary handling and delivery timing may be important for fishery-related products.

Community and industrial supplies

Typical demand may include machinery parts, maintenance materials, construction inputs, fuel-related supplies and general provisions, subject to local acceptance and handling capability.

Special cargo assessment

Oversized, heavy, refrigerated, live, perishable or dangerous cargo requires a route-specific feasibility check before booking because local equipment and storage cannot be assumed.

Operations & Compliance

Execution Controls and Risk Points

Cut-offs: Local cut-off, documentation deadline, receiving window and vessel acceptance are not inferred from the UN/LOCODE. Our team obtains the operative schedule from the confirmed carrier or port contact before issuing final instructions.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details and safety documentation before booking. DG acceptance, segregation and local handling must be approved in advance.
Customs and security data: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, consignee details and any required import or export authorizations must be consistent. Customs release should be arranged before delivery to avoid unnecessary storage or truck waiting.
Inland delivery: Confirm road conditions, vehicle type, axle or access restrictions, unloading equipment, delivery appointment and winter contingency. Weather-related delays should be included in the customer’s planning buffer.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Approach

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, temperature requirement, DG status, Incoterms and exact delivery address before requesting a route.
Request a written feasibility check covering the nominated gateway, local connection, handling equipment, storage, customs process and final-mile vehicle access.
For containerized cargo, compare a gateway-to-door solution with a possible breakbulk or consolidated alternative. Do not dispatch an empty container or loaded unit to ISRAU without confirmed receiving instructions.
Use weather and schedule contingency in customer commitments, and keep a fallback plan through a larger Icelandic gateway if the local call, equipment or road leg is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

ISRAU Handling Questions

Can ISRAU be treated as a standard FCL container terminal?

No. The supplied record reports zero FCL and LCL indicators, and regular container-terminal services must not be assumed. Our team first verifies carrier acceptance, equipment, discharge method and local receiving arrangements.

Is a direct international sailing to Raufarhofn available?

It should not be presumed. We verify the actual sailing, transshipment and domestic connection with the selected carrier or operator. The port code alone does not confirm direct service, frequency or transit time.

What cargo requires the earliest feasibility review?

Dangerous goods, reefers, perishables, oversized pieces, heavy machinery and cargo requiring cranes or bonded storage should be reviewed before quotation because local capability and acceptance may vary.

How should import customs be arranged?

Prepare consistent commercial and transport documents and appoint the responsible customs party before arrival. Release status, inspection requirements and delivery authorization should be confirmed before sending a truck.

What is the safest alternative if local handling is unavailable?

Our service team can evaluate routing through a larger Icelandic gateway with onward road or coastal transport, subject to carrier schedules, cargo characteristics, customs arrangements and the final delivery location.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Hard identifiers in this module—UN/LOCODE ISRAU, name, country, city, coordinates, area classification and recorded FCL/LCL/automotive indicators—are reproduced from the supplied port master record. Operational statements are planning guidance based on the port’s small regional profile and must be confirmed with the actual carrier, local operator, customs representative and road haulier before booking.

For Icelandic customs and tax procedures, our team uses the official authority domain skatturinn.is. National statistical context may be checked against statice.is. These domains are provided for authority-level verification only; no unverified berth, depth, capacity, vessel schedule, tariff, handling-hour or transit-time figure is asserted here.