Up to 1,500 MW of wind-turbine capacity leaves Esbjerg's quays every year, and for good reason: the Danish North Sea port has been Northern Europe's main offshore-wind installation and service base for over two decades, handling the bulk of Europe's offshore wind projects. It also remains a primary service base for Danish oil and gas. With roughly 6,000 ship calls and 4.3 million tonnes of throughput a year, Esbjerg punches well above its nominal harbour size. It is Denmark's largest RoRo port, where DFDS and Blue Water Shipping run RoRo, project and heavy-lift cargo plus a container terminal of around 235,000 TEU capacity. Road and rail tie the port into the industrial heartlands of continental Europe. For pure deep-sea container volumes, Hamburg or Bremerhaven are the obvious call; for RoRo links to Norway, Hirtshals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Esbjerg?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Esbjerg is DK EBJ. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Esbjerg located?▼

The port of Esbjerg is located in Denmark (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Esbjerg?▼

Esbjerg is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Esbjerg?▼

The channel depth of Esbjerg is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

55.46667, 8.45000

Channel depth: 9.4 m

Transit time routes from Esbjerg

Copenhagen → Shanghai Copenhagen → Shenzhen Copenhagen → Guangzhou Copenhagen → Hong Kong Copenhagen → Tokyo Copenhagen → Busan

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