The 10 Major Ports of Iceland

Reykjavik is the principal port of Iceland, specializing in all kinds of cargo and maritime support services to customers. 1. Port of Reykjavík [{ "selector": ".sneux-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 431px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Akranes is a popular commercial hub and fishing centre at the western end of a grassland belt. 2. Port of Akranes [{ "selector": ".znizp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 444px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Lying on the northern shores of Ford Hvalfjordur Bay, it serves an aluminium smelting factory and a ferrosilicon plant. 3. Port of Grundartangi [{ "selector": ".xqzwu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 431px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Spanning 2kms, Eskifjordur has calm waters and forms the longest fjord in the eastern part of Iceland. 4. Eskifjörður Port [{ "selector": ".numgw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 452px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

It serves as a harbour for fishing vessels and also provides ferry services to Vestmannaeyjahofn. 5. Port of Þorlákshöfn [{ "selector": ".adzzu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 431px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The well-sheltered port has two quays which accommodate fishing vessels, cruise ships and cargo vessels. 6. Port of Hafnarfjørdur [{ "selector": ".duikj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 427px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The port has well-equipped facilities for loading and unloading bulk, general cargo, containers. 7. Port of Vestmannaeyjar [{ "selector": ".tuggc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 423px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dalvik is one of the most important commercial and fishing harbours in Iceland. 8. Port of Dalvik [{ "selector": ".xaqof-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 442px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

This harbour consists of a small trading station which serves the nearby village. 9. Port of Stodhvarfjordur [{ "selector": ".zepja-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

It handles dry and liquid bulk, containers, fish and fish products, breakbulk, tankers and passengers. 10. Port of Keflavik-Njardvik [{ "selector": ".dcmkp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 440px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]