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NOHAU Haugesund Port
Haugesund Port is the major seaport of Haugesund, in the city of Haugesundin Norway. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is NOHAU.

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Port Code

NOHAU

Name

Haugesund

Country / Region

Norway

City

Haugesund

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

59.4183050

Longitude

5.2580000

Est. Unit Price

$185/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Haugesund Port, UN/LOCODE NOHAU, is a North Sea seaport in southwestern Norway, located in Rogaland County and serving the Haugesund urban and industrial region. The port is approximately 16 km north-northwest of Kopervik and is positioned for maritime access to Northern European markets. Haugesund Cargo Terminals at Husøy are described in the supplied port record as a major traffic-port facility in Western Norway, with container handling alongside dry-bulk and breakbulk capabilities. Our service team uses NOHAU primarily as a regional gateway for containerized cargo and project, bulk or general-cargo movements, with final routing, equipment availability and cut-off details confirmed case by case.

UN/LOCODE	NOHAU
Port / City	HAUGESUND / Haugesund
Country	Norway
Coordinates	59.4183050, 5.2580000
Port profile	Seaport and regional cargo terminal gateway; container, dry bulk and breakbulk handling

Key Highlights

North Sea position Direct maritime exposure to the North Sea supports regional connections with Northern Europe, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and the Baltic region, subject to the selected carrier network.

Multi-cargo capability The supplied port data identifies container facilities as well as dry-bulk and breakbulk handling at the Husøy cargo terminal area.

Western Norway gateway NOHAU is relevant for cargo serving Haugesund and nearby industrial and commercial catchment areas, reducing the need to route every shipment through a larger national gateway.

Flexible cargo planning Dry bulk and other non-containerized cargo may require tailor-made logistics planning, including suitable lifting, storage and inland delivery arrangements.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The supplied port record describes container terminals at Husøy with modern handling equipment and large cranes. Actual crane allocation, operating windows and equipment suitability must be confirmed before booking.
Dry bulk and breakbulk: The bulk terminal is described as capable of handling dry bulk and other breakbulk commodities through tailored logistics solutions. Cargo-specific lifting and discharge plans should be agreed in advance.
Terminal storage: The supplied data states a terminal area of 15,000 m² and handling capability exceeding 35,000 tonnes. These figures should be treated as facility-record information, not as a guaranteed allocation for an individual shipment.
Loading and discharging: The supplied record indicates an approximate loading/discharging capacity of 400 tonnes per hour for the relevant bulk operation. Productivity depends on cargo properties, packaging, weather, equipment and berth conditions.
Inland distribution: Our team can coordinate road haulage, container pickup, delivery appointments, transloading and temporary storage. Road access, vehicle type, payload and delivery restrictions must be checked against the cargo and consignee address.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: Cargo may be planned through North Sea and Northern European service networks, with possible connections involving the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, continental Europe and the Baltic region. The precise routing depends on the carrier, transshipment plan and sailing schedule.
Origin planning: For Asian and other long-haul origins, our team normally compares a NOHAU routing with alternative Norwegian or Northern European gateway options before confirming the most suitable connection.
Transit-time variables: Actual transit time is affected by transshipment, port rotation, blank sailings, weather, vessel arrival reliability, customs release and inland delivery capacity. Published schedules are indicative and require confirmation at booking.
Connection control: Where a shipment has a fixed delivery date, we recommend allowing contingency for feeder or transshipment connections and confirming the latest accepted arrival date with the receiving terminal.

Our service team does not present a fixed transit time or guaranteed direct service for NOHAU. We verify the current carrier schedule, cut-off, transshipment point and end-to-end delivery plan for each quotation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Haugesund region: The port primarily supports cargo for Haugesund and surrounding communities in Western Norway, with final delivery feasibility determined by road distance, vehicle access and consignee operating hours.
Industrial and project cargo: The combination of bulk and breakbulk handling makes NOHAU suitable for evaluating machinery, steel products, construction materials, industrial components and other non-containerized shipments, subject to terminal acceptance.
Containerized cargo: General merchandise, retail cargo, manufacturing inputs and consolidated cargo may be routed through the container facilities when the service schedule and equipment match the shipment requirements.
Bulk commodities: Dry bulk cargo can require special discharge equipment, dust-control arrangements, cargo documentation and storage planning. Commodity acceptance must be checked before cargo is delivered to the terminal.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and terminal cut-offs: Carrier documentation cut-off, verified gross mass, port gate-in, dangerous-goods declaration and terminal receiving windows are separate controls. Our team confirms each deadline from the booking or terminal instruction; do not rely on a generic schedule.
Dangerous goods: IMDG classification, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, marine pollutant status, packaging marks and emergency contact details must be correct before acceptance. The carrier and terminal may require advance approval.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, customs data, origin information and any commodity-specific permits should be aligned before arrival. Customs release and terminal release are separate milestones.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, documentation discrepancies, weather disruption, oversized dimensions and limited delivery access can create storage or re-handling exposure. Our team checks consignee access, delivery appointments, payload and equipment before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Provide the exact cargo description, HS classification, package dimensions, gross weight, stackability, lifting points and cargo value at quotation stage, especially for bulk, project and breakbulk cargo.
For container shipments, submit shipping instructions and VGM data early, and confirm whether the selected service requires feeder or transshipment coordination before arranging factory loading.
For heavy, long or high-value cargo, send drawings and loading photographs in advance so our team can assess container type, lashing, lifting method, road equipment and delivery restrictions.
Use the current terminal and carrier instructions as the controlling source for gate-in, hazardous-cargo acceptance, storage, customs release and delivery appointments; operational conditions may change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team book a shipment directly to NOHAU?

Yes, our service team can check available carrier or feeder options to Haugesund and compare them with alternative gateway routings. The final choice depends on cargo type, origin, required delivery date, equipment and current service coverage.

Does NOHAU handle both containers and bulk cargo?

The supplied port information identifies container terminals and a bulk terminal handling dry bulk and other breakbulk commodities. Acceptance, handling method, storage and equipment are cargo-specific and must be confirmed before booking.

How should we plan a dangerous-goods shipment?

Send the complete IMDG declaration and packaging details to our team before cargo dispatch. We coordinate carrier and terminal approval, but acceptance remains subject to the current dangerous-goods rules and operating requirements.

Is a fixed transit time available for NOHAU?

No fixed transit time should be assumed. We quote the current routing and indicative schedule, then identify transshipment, port-rotation and inland-delivery risks before you confirm the shipment.

What information is needed for an accurate quotation?

Provide origin and destination, Incoterms, commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container or breakbulk requirements, dangerous-goods status, preferred shipping window and final delivery address.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, port name, country, city, coordinates and facility descriptions in this module are based on the supplied NOHAU port master record. Facility figures such as the stated terminal area, cargo capability and indicative loading/discharging capacity are reproduced only as supplied and should be reconfirmed with the terminal or carrier before operational use.

For current port governance, maritime infrastructure and Norwegian regulatory context, our team recommends verification through the following authoritative domains:

karmsundhavn.no — port and terminal information for the Karmsund/Haugesund area.
kystverket.no — Norwegian Coastal Administration and maritime information.
toll.no — Norwegian Customs guidance and customs procedures.
ssb.no — Statistics Norway and official statistical information.

Schedules, cut-offs, terminal acceptance, customs status, equipment availability, charges and transit times are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the active booking and terminal instructions before cargo dispatch.