# Hanko (FI HKO)

**UN/LOCODE:** FI HKO  
**Country:** Finland  
**Water Body:** Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Breakwater)  
**GPS:** 59.8167, 22.9500

At the southernmost tip of Finland, Hanko stays ice-free longer than any other port in the country, giving its Ro-Ro and liner services dependable year-round operation. The port is built around fast cargo liner traffic: a western harbour with five Ro-Ro quays, an outer harbour with extensive storage for vehicles, and the Koverhar harbour geared to bulk. Imported cars and other vehicles dominate inbound traffic, while exports lean heavily on forest and paper products. Operators including Transfennica, Finnlines and DFDS connect Hanko to European and Baltic ports. International throughput reached about 4.8 million tonnes in 2018, placing it among Finland's larger ports. For conventional container volumes, HaminaKotka or Helsinki are the natural alternatives.

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