General Description
Location: The Port of Alvik is a small port located on the north side of Indre Samlafjorden, situated 75km east of Bergen.
General overview: The Port of Alvik is operated by Bjølvefossen, with a magnesium ferrosilicon works served by two quays. It specializes in producing ferrosilicon and magnesium-ferrosilicon master alloys, and Bjølvefossen is among the world’s largest producers of magnesium-ferrosilicon, with an annual capacity of 60,000 mt.
Handling Equipment:
- Quay Crane
Storage:
- Open Yards
- Warehouses
Traffic figures: Approx. 160 vessel, 250,000t of cargo and 600 TEU handled annually.
Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II
Winter: (Nov 1 to Mar 31)
Summer: (Apr 1 to Oct 31)