The shipping platform

Location: Slite is situated on the NE coast of Gotland Island. General overview: Slite is a private port operated by Cementa AB. In addition to grain and other agricultural produce, timber and cement from local factories are exported. Imports include oil, fertiliser, fodder, gypsum and general cargo. Traffic figures: Approx 233 vessels handled annually. Load line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 150m, beam 15m, approx 10,000DWT. Max draught: Cementpier 7.8m, Oceanpier 6.7m.