# Stromness (GB SNS)

**UN/LOCODE:** GB SNS  
**Country:** United Kingdom  
**Water Body:** North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** Open Roadstead  
**GPS:** 58.9667, -3.3000

Built around the Pentland Firth ferry link, Stromness is Orkney's western gateway by sea, with NorthLink's MV Hamnavoe running the roughly 90-minute crossing to Scrabster up to several times daily. The route carries passengers, vehicles and accompanied trailer freight, while Orkney's heavier ro-ro and project cargo – including renewables, construction and oil-and-gas flows – moves chiefly through Kirkwall's Hatston Quay, supported near Stromness by the recently opened Copland's Dock. The harbour itself combines fishing, marine science and a growing cruise and expedition call. There is no container or intercontinental liner service here; mainland onward haulage runs from Scrabster via the A9. As part of the UK customs territory, clearance is handled by the British authorities. For freight forwarders, Stromness is a ferry and supply-base port rather than a cargo terminal.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [London → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-shanghai)
- [London → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-shenzhen)
- [London → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-guangzhou)
- [London → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-hong-kong)
- [London → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-tokyo)
- [London → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-busan)

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