Port of Sauda

Strategically positioned at the head of the Saudafjorden in Rogaland county, the Port of Sauda (UN/LOCODE: NOSAU) operates as a critical deep-water industrial gateway on Norway’s southwestern coast at coordinates 59.63°N, 6.35°E within the Europe/Oslo timezone. This ice-free, year-round facility specializes in high-volume bulk and breakbulk logistics, serving as the primary maritime artery for the region’s metallurgical cluster, notably facilitating the export of ferroalloys — including ferromanganese and silicon metal — from the Eramet Norway smelter complex. Equipped with substantial quay lengths, heavy-lift capacity, and direct rail connectivity via the Rallarvegen line, the port handles significant annual throughput of raw materials such as manganese ore, quartz, and reductants, underpinning national export revenues and European supply chain security for critical raw materials.