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SEKAN Karlshamn Port
Karlshamn Port is the seaport of Karlshamn, in the city of Karlshamnin Sweden. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is SEKAN.

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Port Code

SEKAN

Name

Karlshamn

Country / Region

Sweden

City

Karlshamn

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

56.1600000

Longitude

14.8435000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview: Karlshamn (SEKAN)

Karlshamn is a seaport on Sweden’s southern Baltic coast, positioned for trade between Scandinavia, the Baltic region and Eastern Europe. It is described in the supplied port data as an ice-free, multi-purpose port serving energy products, forestry products, bulk cargo and ro-ro traffic, including refrigerated goods. Its short access channel and industrial setting support a broad range of vessel and cargo operations. For international forwarding, SEKAN is particularly relevant where cargo requires Baltic short-sea connectivity, Swedish road distribution or onward rail coordination. Our service team can assess the cargo profile, equipment requirement, customs status and inland destination before confirming the most suitable routing and operating plan.

UN/LOCODE	SEKAN
Port / Country	KARLSHAMN, Sweden
Coordinates	56.1600000° N, 14.8435000° E
Port profile	Ice-free multi-purpose seaport with dry bulk, liquid storage and ro-ro capability

Key Highlights

Baltic gatewaySuitable for supply chains linking southern Sweden with the Baltic states, Eastern Europe and other Scandinavian markets, subject to the selected carrier network.

Multi-cargo handlingThe port profile covers energy, forestry and bulk products, as well as ro-ro cargo and refrigerated shipments.

Substantial storage footprintSupplied data identifies approximately 43,000 sqm of dry-goods warehouse space and up to 500,000 cbm for liquid goods in tanks and underground storage.

Road and rail accessThe port is stated to be approximately 2 km from an electrified coastal railway and from the E22/R29 road connections, with traffic bypassing the city centre.

Vessel flexibilitySupplied information indicates handling capability for HandySize and small Panamax dry cargo vessels and tankers up to about 100,000 DWT; acceptance remains subject to operational confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Quays and port areas: The supplied port profile lists six port areas and approximately 3 km of quays. Exact berth assignment, draft, cargo gear and operating windows should be checked for each shipment.
Dry cargo: The port handles dry goods and provides stated warehouse capacity of approximately 43,000 sqm. Cargo-specific storage, segregation and handling arrangements require prior confirmation.
Liquid cargo: Tank and underground storage is stated at approximately 500,000 cbm. Product compatibility, tank availability, heating, pumping and safety procedures must be verified before booking.
Ro-ro and reefer cargo: Ro-ro traffic includes refrigerated goods. Our team should obtain cargo dimensions, gross weight, temperature set point, power requirements and rolling-equipment details before requesting space.
Inland connectivity: The port is approximately 2 km from the electrified coastal railway and from the E22 highway toward Malmö and the R29 toward Växjö. Rail paths, truck slots and final-mile restrictions remain subject to local confirmation.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Typical trade direction: Karlshamn can be considered for Baltic, Scandinavian and Eastern European flows. The actual service may involve a direct call, feeder connection, transshipment or a combined sea-road solution.
Container planning: The supplied database records an FCL reference count of 3 and no LCL reference count. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed sailing schedule; our service team will validate current equipment availability and carrier acceptance.
Ro-ro planning: For trailers, machinery and temperature-controlled rolling cargo, loading sequence, driver or unit documentation, dimensions and terminal cut-offs can affect the practical transit plan.
Time-sensitive factors: Weather, ice conditions elsewhere in the Baltic, transshipment windows, customs status, port congestion, rail capacity and truck appointment availability may change the final delivery schedule.

Transit times, sailing frequency, direct-call status and carrier coverage are not guaranteed in this profile. Our service team confirms the current routing, cut-off and estimated arrival before booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Southern Sweden: The port’s location and road links support distribution into southern Swedish industrial and consumer markets, with the final destination determining the optimal truck or rail plan.
Baltic and Eastern European supply chains: Karlshamn is positioned to connect Sweden with Baltic-region capitals and population centres. Routing may combine short-sea, feeder, ro-ro and inland transport.
Forestry and industrial cargo: Paper, wood-related products and other forest-industry cargo are consistent with the port’s stated cargo profile; moisture protection, bundle securing and warehouse requirements should be agreed in advance.
Energy and liquid products: Tank cargo requires product classification, SDS documentation, tank compatibility and applicable dangerous-goods controls before terminal acceptance.
Bulk, ro-ro and refrigerated goods: Bulk commodities, vehicles or machinery, trailers and reefer cargo require different loading plans, securing methods and equipment reservations.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, VGM deadline, shipping instructions, customs release and terminal gate or loading cut-off are service-specific. We recommend obtaining the confirmed local schedule before arranging truck or rail collection.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and SDS where applicable. Liquid bulk acceptance and storage require additional product and tank checks.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, origin information and import or export customs data must be consistent. Non-EU movements may require transit arrangements; the exact procedure depends on cargo status and destination.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs or other authority inspections can create extra handling and storage exposure. Trucking plans should allow for terminal appointments, axle-weight limits, oversize permits, reefer power and delivery-site access.

Regulatory treatment changes with commodity, origin, destination and customs status. Our service team coordinates the required checks, but final acceptance remains subject to the carrier, terminal and competent authorities.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the cargo description, HS classification, dimensions, weight, packing method, temperature requirement and hazardous-goods status at quotation stage so that the port and carrier can assess acceptance correctly.
For FCL cargo, reserve equipment early when the shipment is seasonal, reefer-dependent, out-of-gauge or linked to a fixed production date. Confirm whether the selected service uses a direct call or a transshipment point.
For bulk or liquid cargo, confirm storage period, tank compatibility, pumping or heating requirements, sampling arrangements and discharge documentation before fixing the vessel or inland appointment.
Prepare a contingency plan using an alternative Baltic gateway or an adjusted sea-road combination when the required equipment, sailing window or inland capacity is unavailable. Any alternative must be checked against customs and cargo-handling requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SEKAN suitable for container shipments?

It can be considered for FCL shipments, but the supplied database does not establish a guaranteed current container schedule or direct service. Our service team checks the sailing, equipment, terminal cut-off and any transshipment requirement for the requested date.

Can Karlshamn handle refrigerated cargo?

The supplied port description includes ro-ro traffic with refrigerated goods. Reefer acceptance, electrical connection, temperature monitoring, loading method and available capacity must be confirmed for the specific unit and sailing.

What information is needed for dangerous or liquid cargo?

Provide the UN number or product specification, SDS, classification, packing or tank details, quantity, flash point where relevant, temperature requirements and intended operation. The carrier and terminal must approve the cargo before booking.

Does the port have rail and highway access?

The supplied port data places the port approximately 2 km from an electrified coastal railway and approximately 2 km from the E22 and R29 road connections. Rail paths, truck appointments and final delivery restrictions must be confirmed for each movement.

Can a precise transit time be quoted in advance?

Only an indicative estimate can be prepared before the routing is confirmed. Sailing availability, transshipment, customs, weather, terminal operations and inland capacity can change the schedule, so our team provides the latest carrier-based estimate at booking.

Data Sources & Provenance

This profile uses the supplied SEKAN port dataset as the primary source for the UN/LOCODE, port name, country, coordinates, cargo profile, storage figures, road and rail distances, port-area description and vessel-size references. Figures are presented as supplied and should be reconfirmed with the port or terminal before a binding operational commitment.

For operational and regulatory verification, our service team may cross-check current requirements through the following authoritative domains:

Port information and local operational confirmation: karlshamnshamn.se
Swedish maritime and transport regulatory information: transportstyrelsen.se
Swedish customs procedures and declarations: tullverket.se

Source boundaries: this page does not infer berth depth, terminal opening hours, charges, named carriers, sailing frequency, guaranteed transit times or current capacity where those details are not established by the supplied data or verified for the shipment.