AARHUS

  • DKAAR
  • Latitude: 56.154
  • Longitude: 10.2295
  • Baltic Sea
  • Port in Denmark

Location: Aarhus Midtjylland 8000 Denmark

Phone number: +45 86133622

Web-site: https://www.aarhushavn.dk

Aarhus Port Overview

Location:

  • Latitude: 56.15° N
  • Longitude: 10.22° E
  • Country: Denmark
  • Region: Jutland

Port Specifications

General Information:

  • Type: Commercial deep-water seaport
  • UN/Locode: DKAAR
  • Port Authority: Aarhus Havn

Facilities and Infrastructure:

  • Total Area: Approximately 2.3 million m².
  • Water Depth:
    • Channel: Up to 14 meters.
    • Berthing: 10.5 meters to 14 meters depending on terminal.
  • Number of Berths: More than 15, accommodating a variety of vessel sizes.
  • Handling Capacity:
    • Container Terminal: 1.5 million TEUs annually.
    • Bulk Terminal: Several million tons annually of various bulk goods.
  • Equipment:
    • Modern container handling cranes.
    • Bulk cargo handling equipment.
    • RoRo facilities.
    • Storage areas and warehouses.

Terminals:

  1. Container Terminal:
    • Equipped with state-of-the-art container cranes and a well-structured storage yard for efficient operations.
  2. Bulk Terminals:
    • Specialized terminals for handling dry bulk, liquid bulk, and grain.
  3. RoRo Terminal:
    • Facilities for Roll-on/Roll-off vessels, supporting the transportation of trucks, cars, and other wheeled cargo.
  4. Passenger Terminal:
    • Services for cruise ships and passenger ferries.

Services:

  • Cargo Handling: Comprehensive services including loading, unloading, and storage for various types of cargo.
  • Logistics and Warehousing: On-site warehousing, inventory management, and distribution services.
  • Customs and Inspection: Full customs facilitation available, with swift processing times.
  • Repair and Maintenance: Facilities for vessel repairs and maintenance operations.
  • Pilotage and Towage: Mandatory pilotage for larger vessels and towage services available.

Connectivity:

  • Road: Excellent highway connections facilitating easy access to the hinterland.
  • Rail: Direct rail links into the port ensure efficient cargo transit to and from the terminals.
  • Air: Proximity to Aarhus Airport provides additional logistics and transport options.

Additional Features:

  • Environmental Initiatives: Strong focus on sustainable practices and reducing carbon footprint; including initiatives for shore power and waste management systems.
  • Technology: Implementation of advanced port management systems, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
  • Expansion Plans: Ongoing development projects aimed at expanding capacity and improving infrastructure to meet future demands.

Operating Hours:

  • Standard Operations: Typically 24/7 operations to accommodate global maritime schedules.

Contact Information

Port Authority:

Summary:

The Port of Aarhus is one of Denmark’s most important and busiest ports, strategically located to serve a diverse range of shipping and logistic needs. Its advanced infrastructure, efficient operations, and commitment to sustainability make it a pivotal maritime hub in the Northern European region.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
ARA Towing/Tug 03:25:33
MARLEN Pleasure 03:25:33
EXPRESS 4 Other DKAARH-ODDEN 03:25:31
EXPRESS 2 Other DKAAR DKSJO 03:25:30
LONGVANN Cargo DKAAR 03:25:27
AROS Towing/Tug TOWING IN AARHUS 03:25:15
RANA OF ROCKLEY Pleasure 03:25:06
AURORA Pleasure RESEARCH AREA 03:24:36
HDMS KNUD RASMUSSEN Military 03:24:01
CHARBO Pleasure 03:23:26
MSC ELISA XIII Cargo AARHUS 03:23:06
M/Y ANNE-MARIE Pleasure 03:20:20
ABYGAIL Pleasure 03:18:20
NYMPHEA Sailing 03:00:45
TRESFJORD Tanker DKAAR 01:26:40
EXPRESS 3 Other AAR-ODD-AAR 01:26:39
JAKOB Towing/Tug AARHUS 01:26:39
AARHUS PILOT Port 01:26:35
HAVTERNEN Passenger AARHUS 01:26:21
PANOPI Cargo DK AAR 01:26:01

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