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Nuuk Port and Harbour

Coordinates:64°10′15″N51°43′15″W/ 64.17083°N 51.72083°W/64.17083; -51.72083
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Nuuk Port
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CountryGreenland
LocationNuuk
Coordinates64°10′15″N51°43′15″W/ 64.17083°N 51.72083°W/64.17083; -51.72083
UN/LOCODEGLGOH[1]
Map of Nuuk showing the harbour towards the southeast

Nuuk Port and Harbouris the largest port inGreenland.It is located in the southeastern area of the city ofNuukknown asOld Nuuk.The harbour entrance is restricted due to tides during much of the year, and ice during winter.[2]

The inner port area is home to a marina for smaller vessels and ferries. And larger vessels to the east side of the port area.

Container area is located east of the ferry terminal with an area for container storage and processing. The container area was moved from the south side to the east in 2016.[3]

References

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  1. ^"UNLOCODE (GL) - GREENLAND".service.unece.org.Retrieved24 April2020.
  2. ^"Port of Nuuk, Greenland".portarrivals.Retrieved16 July2010.
  3. ^"Greenland's Nuuk Harbour to Get New Container Terminal".3 February 2015.