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UNLOCODERU IKS
CountryRussia
Water BodyLaptev Sea; Arctic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat71.6444
Lng128.8906
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Once a Soviet Arctic boomtown of 12,000, Tiksi today counts about 4,000 residents and a port working far below its former scale. Set on the Laptev Sea east of the Lena delta and above the Arctic Circle, it functions as a transfer point where sea cargo is reloaded onto river-going vessels bound for settlements along the Lena. The navigation window lasts only around 90 days, and present handling capacity is put at roughly 67,000 tonnes a year, mostly supply goods and bulk during the short summer. No container line or routine international customs operation is established here. Russia plans a deepwater port near Nayba targeting 30 million tonnes a year by the 2030s, which could reshape Tiksi's place on the Northern Sea Route. For dependable international freight, the western Arctic ports of Murmansk and Arkhangelsk remain the surer options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tiksi?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Tiksi is RU IKS. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Tiksi located?▼
The port of Tiksi is located in Russia (Laptev Sea; Arctic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Tiksi?▼
Tiksi is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Tiksi?▼
The channel depth of Tiksi is 6.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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71.64444, 128.89056
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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