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SisimiutGL JHS
(Holsteinsborg)
SmallCoastal (Natural)Davis Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
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UNLOCODEGL JHS
Water BodyDavis Strait; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth23.2 m
Lat66.9167
Lng-53.7000
Classificationregional_20260915
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About This Seaport
Three ports — Sisimiut, Nuuk and Aasiaat — together move roughly 70 % of all cargo entering or leaving Greenland, and Sisimiut, the country's second-largest town, sits squarely behind that volume. Facing the Davis Strait, the natural harbour mainly resupplies the community with food, fuel and building materials and ships out fishery products such as cold-water shrimp and halibut. Container handling is small-scale across one or two berths; since 2020 a Royal Arctic Line–Eimskip cooperation has linked the port on liner rotations to Iceland and Aarhus in Denmark. Because Greenland has no roads connecting its towns, there is no conventional hinterland, and onward distribution relies on smaller coastal feeders and air freight. With a channel depth near 23 m and quay depths around 11 m, the port suits mid-sized ice-class vessels rather than large container carriers. Higher-volume consignments are better consolidated via Nuuk or the European base ports of Aarhus and Aalborg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sisimiut?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Sisimiut is GL JHS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Sisimiut located?▼
The port of Sisimiut is located in Greenland (Davis Strait; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Sisimiut?▼
Sisimiut is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Sisimiut?▼
The channel depth of Sisimiut is 23.2 meters.
Location & Weather
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66.91667, -53.70000
Channel depth: 23.2 m
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