Small and mid-sized trawlers form the backbone of Sandgerði (UN/LOCODE ISSAN), a fishing harbour on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula about 50 km southwest of Reykjavík, where cod and haddock landings remain the port's core cargo. The quay has a depth of around 5 metres and functions as the economic heart of the town, but no significant container or general cargo traffic through the port is documented. Road access runs via Route 45 to the Reykjanesbraut highway, linking Sandgerði to Keflavík International Airport and on to Reykjavík. For container shipping or breakbulk cargo, the nearest relevant commercial port is Reykjavík, operated by Faxaflóahafnir. Alongside fishing, the town has built a modest tourism and research economy around the Suðurnes Science and Learning Center, focused on marine and natural history. Sandgerði survived Iceland's 1990 fishing-quota reform that consolidated the industry nationally, and its fleet remains active today.

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What is the UN/LOCODE of Sandgerdi?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Sandgerdi is ISSAN. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Sandgerdi located?▼

The port of Sandgerdi is located in Iceland (North Atlantic Ocean).

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