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SESTE Stenungsund Port
Stenungsund Port is the seaport of Stenungsund, in the city of Stenungsundin Sweden. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is SESTE.

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Port Code

SESTE

Name

Stenungsund

Country / Region

Sweden

City

Stenungsund

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

58.0775000

Longitude

11.8100000

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Port Overview · SESTE

Stenungsund Port, Sweden

Stenungsund is a specialist marine port on the eastern side of Askero Fjorden, approximately 25 nautical miles north of Gothenburg. Its operating profile is primarily tanker-oriented, supporting the movement of fuel oil, naphtha, ethylene, propane, solvents and LPG. The supplied port record identifies Vattenfalls Harbour (Power Board) Terminal and Statoil Havden (Borealis) Terminal, together with berthing references for Hydroplast jetty and Talluoden Terminal. For our service team, SESTE is best assessed as a liquid-bulk and chemical logistics point rather than a general container gateway. Vessel acceptance, cargo compatibility, terminal nomination and shore-tank arrangements should be confirmed before quotation.

UN/LOCODE	SESTE
Location	Stenungsund, Sweden · 58.0775000, 11.8100000
Recorded vessel parameters	Maximum recorded length: 230 m; maximum recorded draught: 11 m; maximum recorded deadweight: 72,201 t
Primary port type	Marine tanker and industrial liquid-bulk port

Decision Snapshot

Key Highlights

Tanker-led operating modelPlanning should begin with terminal suitability, vessel dimensions and cargo handling requirements, not standard container cut-offs.

Industrial chemical hinterlandStenungsund is closely associated with energy, petrochemical and plastics-related cargo flows.

Hazardous cargo sensitivityFuel products, gases and solvents require early review of SDS, UN classification, compatibility and emergency information.

Gothenburg-area connectivityRegional road and maritime connections can support onward distribution, subject to the selected terminal and cargo form.

Dimension-controlled accessThe supplied vessel limits are reference values only; berth, tide, weather and terminal restrictions must be reconfirmed.

Infrastructure Profile

Facilities & Services

Liquid-bulk terminals: The supplied record names Vattenfalls Harbour (Power Board) Terminal and Statoil Havden (Borealis) Terminal for tanker-related imports and exports.
Industrial berthing: Hydroplast jetty and Talluoden Terminal are identified as additional berthing locations; exact cargo acceptance and operating windows require terminal confirmation.
Cargo focus: The port profile supports fuel oil, naphtha, ethylene, propane, solvents and LPG movements. Tank, pipeline, vapour-control and connection requirements must be checked case by case.
Container and general cargo planning: The supplied record does not establish regular container services, container-yard capacity or standard LCL handling. Our team will assess whether a nearby gateway and pre-carriage solution is more appropriate.
Inland distribution: Road delivery is generally the practical planning basis for industrial cargo, with vehicle, dangerous-goods, route and loading restrictions confirmed before dispatch.

Routing Logic

Routes & Logistics Timing

International liquid-bulk cargo may be arranged by tanker from North European, Baltic, North Sea or other compatible loading areas, depending on parcel size, product restrictions and vessel availability.
For containerised, packaged or smaller-lot cargo, our service team will normally compare a Gothenburg-area gateway solution with direct industrial delivery to Stenungsund. Actual routing depends on carrier acceptance and terminal nomination.
Transit time is influenced by berth availability, terminal slot allocation, weather, pilotage, cargo-document approval, customs status, dangerous-goods review and inland vehicle availability.
For bulk parcels, the commercial schedule should distinguish laycan, expected arrival, berthing window, discharge rate and final delivery appointment; a simple port-to-port transit estimate is not sufficient.

Planning rule: We do not promise a fixed sailing schedule or transit time for SESTE without a confirmed terminal, vessel, cargo profile and operating window.

Industrial Catchment

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Stenungsund industrial zone: The port’s logistics relevance is tied to petrochemical, plastics, energy and process-industry supply chains.
Import flows: Fuel oil, naphtha, ethylene and propane are identified in the supplied port description, with handling dependent on terminal and safety approval.
Export flows: Solvents and LPG are identified as export commodities; packaging, tank specification, vapour management and dangerous-goods controls are product-specific.
Regional distribution: Cargo may move onward to Swedish industrial customers and the wider Gothenburg-region market by road or compatible maritime arrangements.
Shipment form: Bulk liquid, gas and packaged chemical movements should be quoted separately because tank type, quantity, heating, segregation and discharge equipment can materially change the operation.

Execution Controls

Operations & Compliance

Terminal nomination first: Obtain written confirmation of the receiving terminal, cargo acceptance, berth suitability, connection requirements, nominated agent and available loading or discharge window before fixing the transport plan.
Dangerous-goods file: Provide the current SDS, proper shipping name, UN number, class, packing group where applicable, flash point, quantity, tank or package specification and emergency contact information before booking.
Customs and cargo status: Confirm import, export or transit procedure, commercial invoice, packing or tank details, origin information and customs representation. Swedish customs requirements should be checked with tullverket.se.
Vessel and inland controls: Reconfirm draught, length, deadweight, manifold arrangement, pilotage, weather limitations, road access, vehicle ADR suitability and delivery appointment. Safety and transport requirements should be verified with transportstyrelsen.se and, where relevant, msb.se.

Practical Recommendations

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the full cargo profile at the quotation stage. Product name alone is insufficient for chemicals, gases, fuel products or solvent movements.
For tanker business, request a terminal slot and compatibility review before committing to laycan, demurrage assumptions or inland delivery appointments.
Build contingency into the schedule for berth congestion, weather, documentation corrections and dangerous-goods approval; avoid arranging a tight road connection immediately after estimated discharge.
For packaged or containerised cargo, ask our team to compare SESTE-related industrial delivery with a Gothenburg-area gateway. The alternative should be assessed by total landed cost, handling risk and final-mile restrictions rather than ocean freight alone.

Operational Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SESTE suitable for standard container shipments?

SESTE is described primarily as a tanker and industrial liquid-bulk port. The supplied information does not establish regular container services or a standard container yard. Our team will compare a nearby gateway plus road delivery when the shipment is containerised or general cargo.

Which cargoes are most associated with Stenungsund?

The supplied port profile identifies fuel oil, naphtha, ethylene, propane, solvents and LPG. Acceptance depends on the nominated terminal, cargo specification, vessel or tank equipment and applicable safety approvals.

Can the recorded vessel dimensions be used as guaranteed limits?

No. The figures of 230 m maximum recorded length, 11 m maximum recorded draught and 72,201 t maximum recorded deadweight are reference values from the supplied dataset. Final acceptance must be confirmed with the terminal, agent and relevant nautical authorities.

What documents should be prepared for hazardous cargo?

Prepare the current SDS, dangerous-goods declaration where required, UN and classification details, quantity, package or tank information, emergency contacts, commercial documents and customs data. Our team will align the file with the selected carrier and terminal before dispatch.

Data Integrity

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, terminal references and recorded vessel parameters are taken from the supplied SESTE port dataset. These values describe the dataset’s reference scope and are not a substitute for a current terminal acceptance, berth nomination or nautical clearance.

For operational and regulatory verification, our service team recommends checking the current requirements through the following authoritative Swedish domains:

transportstyrelsen.se — maritime and transport regulatory verification
tullverket.se — Swedish customs procedures and declarations
msb.se — safety and dangerous-goods guidance
sjofartsverket.se — Swedish maritime administration and nautical information

Terminal schedules, berth restrictions, cargo acceptance, fees, cut-off times, vessel suitability and transit estimates are time-sensitive and must be confirmed for the specific shipment.