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VaasaFI VAA
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UNLOCODEFI VAA
CountryFinland
Water BodyGulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat63.1000
Lng21.5833
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Vaasa (FI VAA) is the maritime outlet for one of the Nordics' densest energy-technology clusters, home to Wärtsilä and the GigaVaasa battery-manufacturing base on the Gulf of Bothnia. Its core business is roll-on/roll-off and project cargo rather than containers: Wasaline's vessel Aurora Botnia crosses the Kvarken strait to Umeå in Sweden daily, offering around 1,500 lane metres for trucks and trailers, and since 2024 it has fed intermodal cargo onward by rail into southern Sweden and Europe. The port also handles dry bulk and oversized project shipments tied to the regional industry. In 2025 Wärtsilä and Wasaline announced the retrofit of Aurora Botnia with the world's largest marine battery hybrid system, expanding storage from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh. Channel and quay depths of about 6 metres limit calls to small and mid-sized vessels. Road and the rail line to Seinäjoki connect the port inland. For mainline container services, Helsinki or HaminaKotka are the practical alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vaasa?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Vaasa is FI VAA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Vaasa located?▼
The port of Vaasa is located in Finland (Gulf of Bothnia; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Vaasa?▼
Vaasa is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Vaasa?▼
The channel depth of Vaasa is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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63.10000, 21.58333
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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