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UNLOCODENO HAL
CountryNorway
Water BodySkagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat59.1167
Lng11.3833
Classificationspecialised_20260918
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About This Seaport
Magazine paper and related forest products are what primarily move through Halden, a small Norwegian port at the mouth of the Tista where it enters the Iddefjord. The harbour exists largely to serve Norske Skog Saugbrugs — 350 employees, NOK 1.8 billion in turnover and a production capacity of 200,000 tonnes of SC magazine paper annually — but some 417 vessel calls a year move around 400,000 tonnes in total; outbound SC paper, timber and granite are balanced by inbound chemicals, fertilisers, coke and oil. Pier depths of around 4–6 metres keep it to smaller vessels, and no broad container or liner service is confirmed. Road and rail tie the port to southern Norway and nearby Sweden. For containerised consignments, Oslo, Borg (Fredrikstad) or Gothenburg are the more practical choices. Looking ahead, the port's cargo profile faces structural change: in February 2026, Norske Skog Saugbrugs sold part of its industrial site to NND, a Norwegian state decommissioning agency, for around NOK 720 million (property handover expected H2 2028), while simultaneously exploring a data centre development on the site with Green Mountain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Halden?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Halden is NO HAL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Halden located?▼
The port of Halden is located in Norway (Skagerrak; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Halden?▼
Halden is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Halden?▼
The channel depth of Halden is 6.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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59.11667, 11.38333
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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