Port of Raahe

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The Port of Raahe is a cargo port located in the city of Raahe on the west coast of Finland, on the eastern shore of the Bothnian Bay.

Native name
Raahen satama
CountryFinland
LocationRaahe
Coordinates64.6607°N 24.4069°E / 64.6607; 24.4069
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Port of Raahe, with pusher tug Steel in the foreground
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Port of Raahe is located in Finland
Port of Raahe
Port of Raahe
Location in Finland
Native name
Raahen satama
Location
CountryFinland
LocationRaahe
Coordinates64.6607°N 24.4069°E / 64.6607; 24.4069
UN/LOCODEFI RAA[1]
Details
Operated byRaahen Satama Oy
Type of harbourcoastal breakwater
Draft depthmax. 10 metres (33 ft) depth[2]
Statistics
Annual cargo tonnagec. 5.2m tons (int'l) (2018)[3]
Website
https://www.raahensatama.fi/en
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In 2018, the port handled c. 5.2 million tons of international cargo, of which over 80% was imports.[3] This makes Raahe the fourth-busiest import port in Finland, by tonnage.[3]

Specifications

The port comprises the following facilities:[4]

  • Deep-water quay: RO-RO ramp and two berths, depth 10.0 metres (32.8 ft)
  • Lapaluoto harbour: three berths, depth 8.0 metres (26.2 ft)
  • SSAB steelworks harbour: six berths, depth 7.8–8.0 metres (25.6–26.2 ft)
  • Three quay cranes and three mobile cranes

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