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SEPIT Pitea Port
Pitea Port is the seaport of Pitea, in the city of Piteain Sweden. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is SEPIT.

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Port Code

SEPIT

Name

Pitea

Country / Region

Sweden

City

Pitea

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

65.2330556

Longitude

21.6330556

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Port Overview

Piteå Port, identified by UN/LOCODE SEPIT, is a Baltic Sea port in northern Sweden serving the city of Piteå and the surrounding forest-industry region. The port area includes Haraholmen, approximately 15 km from central Piteå and about 30 nautical miles southwest of Luleå. It is a multipurpose industrial seaport with established handling capability for forest products, Ro-Ro cargo, petroleum and oil products, and other project or bulk consignments subject to terminal acceptance. The basin serving approximately 640 m of quay is kept operational during winter with icebreaker support. The reference data indicates annual cargo handling of approximately 950,000 tonnes, a maximum vessel size of about 75,000 DWT and a maximum draught of 11.5 m at MWL. Our service team treats berth, ice, cargo and inland connection details as shipment-specific items requiring confirmation before booking.

SEPITUN/LOCODE

65.2330556, 21.6330556Reference coordinates

Sweden · PiteåCountry and port city

Key Highlights

Multipurpose northern Swedish seaport with a strong forest-products and industrial-cargo profile.
Haraholmen access includes a channel depth of 11.5 m; the Pitsundet route is shallower at 6.0 m, so routing must match vessel and cargo requirements.
Winter navigation depends on ice-management conditions and icebreaker support; schedule buffers are particularly important in the cold season.
Ro-Ro and petroleum/oil cargo are part of the port’s stated handling scope, while acceptance, segregation and safety requirements remain cargo-specific.
No public transportation is indicated in the reference data; pre-arranged road transfers and driver instructions are essential for local attendance.

Facilities & Services

Area	Operational relevance
Quays and marine access	Approximately 640 m of quay is stated in the reference data. Haraholmen channel depth is 11.5 m and Pitsundet channel depth is 6.0 m; berth and tide limitations must be checked for each vessel.
Forest products	Facilities and machinery are available for forest-product handling. Packaging, lifting points, moisture protection and cargo-securing plans should be agreed before arrival.
Ro-Ro operations	Ro-Ro handling is listed among the port’s capabilities. Ramp compatibility, unit dimensions, weights and lashing arrangements require advance confirmation.
Liquid products	Petroleum and oil products are handled within the stated port profile. Product classification, tank or berth acceptance, safety documentation and emergency procedures must be verified before nomination.
Containerized and general cargo	Container or breakbulk solutions may be possible through the relevant local handling arrangement, but equipment, storage, reefer power, empty-container supply and cut-off times are not assumed and must be confirmed case by case.
Inland access	Road pre-carriage is the practical planning baseline for local delivery. Public transportation is not available according to the supplied port data; rail availability and terminal-specific services should not be presumed without confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

For international cargo, our service team normally evaluates a feeder, short-sea or regional main-port connection combined with road transport to or from Piteå. The exact gateway depends on carrier acceptance, cargo type and sailing availability.
Forest products, Ro-Ro units and industrial cargo may move under different booking and handling arrangements; a general container schedule should not be applied automatically to project or bulk cargo.
Transit time is affected by transshipment, winter ice conditions, vessel draught restrictions, berth windows, cargo inspection and inland truck availability. Any indicative schedule remains subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.
For deep-draught calls, the Haraholmen route and the 11.5 m reference limit should be checked against the vessel’s actual sailing draught, under-keel clearance and applicable water-level conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Piteå and the wider northern Swedish industrial area, with road distribution planned according to the shipper’s production site, warehouse and delivery appointment.
Forest industry: Sawn timber, pulp, paper, wood products and related machinery are logical cargo categories for the port’s stated forest-product handling profile.
Industrial and project cargo: Heavy machinery, plant components, steel and out-of-gauge units may require route surveys, lifting plans and special vehicle permits.
Ro-Ro cargo: Self-propelled or rollable units require confirmed ramp suitability, dimensions, axle loads, securing points and terminal acceptance.
Liquid energy products: Petroleum and oil products require product-specific classification, safety data, approved packaging or tanker arrangements and strict documentation control.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and appointments: Do not use a generic carrier cut-off. Our service team confirms terminal receiving windows, customs status, cargo readiness, VGM or weight data, dangerous-goods deadlines and truck appointment requirements for the actual movement.
Dangerous goods: Petroleum, oil and other regulated cargo require correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, safety data and transport mode declarations. Terminal acceptance must be obtained before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin information and import or export references must be consistent. Customs holds or physical examinations can delay release, especially when cargo descriptions or weights are incomplete.
Inland delivery: Northern-weather conditions, limited local public transport and possible equipment constraints make pre-booked trucking essential. Oversized or heavy units should be checked for route restrictions, permits, bridge limits and unloading capability.

Winter calls require an operational review of ice conditions, icebreaker assistance, vessel suitability, berth availability and revised ETA communication. Our service team will not treat a published sailing date as a guaranteed delivery date.

Shipping Tips

Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packaging type and cargo photographs at quotation stage, especially for forest products, machinery and Ro-Ro units.
For liquid or dangerous cargo, provide the classification and safety documentation before vessel or terminal nomination; late acceptance rejection can cause expensive re-routing.
Build a seasonal buffer for winter shipments and request a revised operational plan when ice conditions, berth windows or transshipment connections change.
Use a confirmed inland alternative when schedule reliability is critical: our team can compare direct road delivery, an alternative Swedish gateway or a different regional routing after checking carrier acceptance and total landed cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SEPIT suitable for standard container shipments?

Piteå has a multipurpose industrial profile rather than an assumed high-frequency container-hub profile. Containerized cargo may be arranged subject to the local handling setup, equipment, storage and carrier acceptance. Our service team verifies the complete operation before quoting a final solution.

What vessel draught should be used for planning?

The supplied port reference states 11.5 m maximum draught at MWL for the port profile, with an 11.5 m channel depth to Haraholmen and 6.0 m to Pitsundet. Actual acceptance depends on vessel particulars, water level, under-keel-clearance requirements and the confirmed berth.

Does winter ice affect the shipment schedule?

Yes. The basin is kept operational with icebreaker use, but ice conditions can affect sailing, pilotage, berth windows and inland connections. Winter ETAs should therefore include contingency and be reconfirmed with the port and carrier.

How should petroleum or oil cargo be booked?

Submit the product classification, safety data, quantity, packaging or tank details and transport mode requirements before booking. Terminal acceptance, segregation and emergency procedures must be confirmed for the specific product.

Is public transport available for drivers or visitors?

The supplied port data indicates that public transportation is not available. Our team recommends arranging a pre-booked vehicle, driver access instructions and a confirmed terminal appointment before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary operational basis: supplied SEPIT port reference record, including UN/LOCODE, name, country, coordinates, Haraholmen and Pitsundet channel depths, quay length, vessel-size and draught references, cargo profile, winter icebreaker statement, public-transport note and annual cargo figure. These parameters should be reconfirmed with the port or nominated terminal before a binding booking.

Regulatory verification points: Swedish customs procedures should be checked with tullverket.se; maritime navigation, pilotage and ice information should be checked with sjofartsverket.se; Swedish road and inland-access information can be reviewed through trafikverket.se; local municipal and regional port information may be checked through pitea.se.

Dynamic items such as vessel acceptance, berth allocation, terminal cut-offs, equipment, charges, sailing frequency, customs status and transit time are not treated as fixed data. Our service team confirms them against the shipment date, cargo specification and nominated service provider.