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Brevik Port is the major seaport of Brevik, in the city of Brevikin Norway. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is NOBRE.
Port Overview
Brevik Port (UN/LOCODE: NOBRE)
Brevik is a medium-sized Norwegian seaport on the North Sea coast, approximately 100 miles southwest of Oslo, at 59.0605011° N and 9.7000003° E. It operates as a sub-port of Grenland Harbour and serves the industrial and commercial logistics system around Grenland. The port handles a mixed cargo profile, with general cargo and container vessels among the regular callers and a recorded Ro-Ro connection between Brevik and Immingham. Its road access is approximately 5 km from the motorway network, making pre-carriage planning an important part of the shipment design. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, port documentation and inland delivery subject to the confirmed terminal, vessel and cargo requirements.
| Port code | NOBRE / NOBVK |
|---|---|
| Country / city | Norway / Brevik |
| Port type | Seaport; sub-port of Grenland Harbour |
| Recorded vessel limits | Maximum recorded length: 231 m; maximum recorded draught: 10.7 m; maximum recorded deadweight: 33,173 t |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Containerised cargo is part of the port’s recorded traffic profile. Equipment, cut-off arrangements and acceptance conditions must be confirmed with the selected service provider.
- General and project cargo: The port regularly receives general-cargo vessels, making it suitable for certain non-standard, breakbulk or industrial consignments when lifting and berth conditions are approved in advance.
- Ro-Ro logistics: A recorded Brevik–Immingham Ro-Ro connection provides a possible England-facing option for accompanied or unaccompanied units, subject to current sailing schedules and operator acceptance.
- Yard and storage planning: Free-time, storage, reefer plug availability, dangerous-goods segregation and out-of-gauge handling should be confirmed before cargo dispatch; our team can request the applicable terminal conditions.
- Inland connectivity: Road collection and delivery are central to the port interface. Loading appointments, truck type, axle limits, ferry timing and delivery-site access should be checked before issuing instructions.
Routes & Transit Times
- United Kingdom: The Brevik–Immingham Ro-Ro link is identified in the supplied port description. Current sailing availability, cargo acceptance and onward UK delivery must be verified for each shipment.
- North Sea and European connections: Brevik cargo may be arranged through North Sea or wider European feeder, short-sea, Ro-Ro or transshipment networks, depending on the carrier’s current service design.
- Transit-time control: Actual door-to-door timing depends on vessel rotation, transshipment, terminal cut-off, customs status, weather, road capacity and delivery appointment. Our quotations should therefore state the routing and assumptions rather than promise a fixed transit time.
- Routing comparison: For urgent, oversized or schedule-sensitive cargo, our service team can compare Brevik with other suitable Norwegian or North Sea gateways after checking cargo dimensions, final destination and available equipment.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Brevik’s practical hinterland is the Grenland area and connected southeastern Norwegian delivery markets, with onward road distribution determined by the final consignee location and cargo restrictions.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Booking confirmation, terminal receiving cut-off, VGM, shipping instructions and customs status can have separate deadlines. Our team will use the confirmed carrier or terminal schedule rather than a generic port cut-off.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, quantity, package type and emergency-contact details before booking. Acceptance and segregation are subject to the operator and terminal.
- Customs and security data: Commercial invoice, packing list, origin information, transport document instructions and any required import, export or transit references must be consistent. Customs release should not be assumed from physical arrival.
- Inland delivery: Oversize dimensions, gross weight, axle distribution, lifting needs, winter conditions, road permits and consignee access can affect the truck plan. Delivery instructions should be validated before cargo is gated in.
Operational boundary: The supplied vessel figures are recorded maximums, not a booking guarantee. Berth availability, tide, under-keel clearance, cargo characteristics and terminal approval govern the actual acceptance decision.
Shipping Tips
- Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, loading method and final delivery address at quotation stage; this allows our team to select a realistic container, Ro-Ro or general-cargo solution.
- For Ro-Ro cargo, confirm whether the unit is self-propelled, towable or requires handling equipment, and provide accurate length, width, height and weight before the booking request.
- Submit dangerous-goods data and packing evidence early. Do not move DG cargo to the port until the carrier or terminal has accepted the declaration and instructions.
- For time-sensitive shipments, compare direct and transshipment alternatives, reserve inland equipment early and build contingency for terminal cut-off, customs release and Norwegian road conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brevik suitable for container shipments?
Yes, containers are included in the supplied port traffic profile. The practical option depends on the current carrier service, equipment availability, terminal acceptance and final delivery location. Our team verifies these points before confirming a routing.
Can cargo move between Brevik and the United Kingdom?
The supplied port description identifies a Ro-Ro service between Brevik and Immingham. Sailing frequency, operator acceptance, cargo type and onward delivery must be checked at the time of booking and should not be treated as a permanent schedule.
What information is required for an oversized shipment?
Provide packed length, width, height, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, securing requirements, photos and the final delivery address. Our service team will then assess equipment, road restrictions, permits and terminal acceptance.
Are the stated 10.7 m draught and 231 m length guaranteed for every vessel?
No. They are maximum recorded figures in the supplied port record. Actual vessel acceptance depends on berth conditions, tide, under-keel clearance, cargo, weather and the applicable terminal or port authority approval.
How should customs timing be managed?
Prepare consistent commercial and transport documents before dispatch and provide the required customs or transit references to our team. Arrival, terminal handling and customs release are separate milestones, so delivery should be scheduled only after release is confirmed.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, coordinates, port relationship, cargo profile and recorded vessel limits in this module are based on the supplied NOBRE port record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to the confirmed carrier, terminal, port authority and customs instructions.
- Port and maritime reference: grenlandhavn.no — used as an official port-system reference; current facilities, services and operational conditions must be checked for the specific shipment.
- Norwegian maritime administration: kystverket.no — relevant official source for Norwegian maritime and port-related regulatory information.
- Norwegian Customs: toll.no — relevant official source for customs procedures and import, export or transit requirements.
Schedules, cut-offs, tariffs, storage rules, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs status and inland restrictions are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the live booking and regulatory information before execution.