Lerwick Harbour is often described as the “Port of Shetland”, given its vital role in the life of the islands as the seaway for the importing and exporting of goods and products.

Investment by the Port Authority in deeper channels and berths, and in stronger quays to accommodate the larger vessels now operating, has facilitated the handling of freight, as well as vessels and cargoes in other sectors.

Approximately 800,000 tonnes of cargo pass over Lerwick’s quays annually.

In addition to nightly roll-on roll-off freight/passenger services to Aberdeen, Northlink Ferries also operate frequent freight-only roll-on roll-off vessels to the mainland Scottish port, to which a cargo vessel service is also provided by Streamline Shipping Group.

Sailings of the Smyril Line ro-ro ferry 'Norrona' continue to link Lerwick with Torshavn, in the Faroe Islands; Bergen, Norway and Hanstholm in Denmark.

A variety of other cargo vessels also use the port.

Lerwick is equipped for the fast and efficient handling of cargo, including:

• General
• Bulk
• Specialised
• Refrigerated cargo
• Containers
• Roll-on roll-off

LINKS

Safer Ports Initiative
Smyril Line
Streamline Shipping Group
NorthLink Ferries
SBS Logistics