The shipping platform

Location: The Port of Narvik is situated at the E end of Vestfjorden in Narvik municipality in Nordland county. General overview: The Port of Narvik offers excellent shelter and access for large vessels, and remains ice-free throughout the year. The LKAB's Iron Ore Berths No 3, 4 and 5 are located at the N side of the port basin, whilst the deep sea berth is situated at Fagernes near the entrance of Beisfjord. General cargoes, containers, and cruise vessels are also handled at the port. The harbour entrance, with a width of 746m and depths varying between 20.0-30.0m, provides good manoeuvring conditions for large vessels. Handling Equipment: - Shiploader - Mobile Cranes - Conveyor Belts - Container Cranes Storage: - Open Yards - Warehouses - Warehouses Traffic figures: Approx. 14,146,000t of cargo and 10,156 passengers are handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II Winter: (Nov 1 to Mar 31) Summer: (Apr 1 to Oct 31)