Port of Esbjerg
Located in the North Sea is a HUB for RORO cargo, which provides a gateway to Scandinavia (Norway & Sweden), North & South Europe and the UK. From deep-sea to short-sea multiple shipping lines call the East Harbour terminal weekly. Today Scandinavian Auto Logistics Terminal operates Denmark’s leading RORO and automotive port compound in the East Harbour.
The SAL Multi Terminal is situated with direct access to RORO berths with depths from 10,5 -12,5 meters. With heavy-duty forklifts up to 45 tons and reach stackers up to 152 tons (tandem lift). Conventional heavy-duty cargo can be handled with mobile cranes with lifting capacity up to 616 tons (tandem lift). From RORO and Breakbulk to LOLO, high-and-heavy rolling units, and project cargo – we offer tailormade end-to-end logistics solutions, AEO certified and offer storage area rental, customs clearance and tax representation. Further SAL is a full logistics service provider in the Automotive industry with more than 25 years’ experience.
Grimaldi Euromed service provides regular calls for exports of oversized, breakbulk and rollable cargo. The Grimaldi Heavy Lift feeder compliments the connectivity to Atlantic Container Line’s premium service via Antwerp. Antwerp’s AET Terminal provides an efficient alternative to the paperwork, congestion, and costs associated with road transport through Germany
Container depots are in close vicinity to E20 & E45 Highway, enabling smooth transition between import and export container flows supporting customers with just in time supply chain.
Esbjerg Container Service
Esbjerg, Muliti terminal – all cargo types
SAL Terminal, Scandinavian Auto Logistics, Librakaj 813, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark
Hours of Operation
- ** RoRo & Vehicles: With access card 24/7
- ** Opening hours: Mon – Thu 8am – 4 pm, Fri 8am – 15.30pm
- Gate/terminal contact: +45 3820 2828
- Customer service contact: +45 8844 8455
** The terminal does not accept delivery without approval. Any cargo delivered to terminal, without contacting terminal/gate 30 minutes prior to arrival, is at cargo owner’s risk.
Scheduled Closures
New Year’s Day
Easter Sunday
Ascension Day
Constitution Day
Maundy Thursday
Easter Monday
Whit Sunday
Christmas Day
Good Friday
General Prayer Day
Whit Monday
Boxing Day


Esbjerg Schedules & Transit Times
Master Schedule A Service – Westbound
| Port | A Service |
|---|---|
| Hamburg | Sun–Mon |
| Wallhamn* | Contact your local ACL office in Gothenburg for Schedule information. |
| Esbjerg* | Contact your local ACL office in Denmark for Schedule information. |
| Antwerp | Wed–Thu |
| Liverpool | Sat–Sun |
| Belfast** | Thu–Thu |
| Dublin** | Fri–Fri |
| Halifax | Mon–Mon |
| New York PNCT & FAPS | Wed–Thu |
| Baltimore | Fri–Sat |
| Norfolk-NIT | Sun–Sun |
*RORO Service via AET **Container Service Only via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Master Schedule A Service – Eastbound
| Port | A Service |
|---|---|
| New York PNCT & FAPS | Wed–Thu |
| Baltimore | Fri–Sat |
| Norfolk-NIT | Sun–Sun |
| New York PNCT | Mon–Tue |
| Halifax | Wed–Thu |
| Liverpool | Wed–Thu |
| Antwerp | Wed–Thu |
| Hamburg | Sun–Mon |
| Belfast** | Thu–Thu |
| Dublin** | Fri–Fri |
**Container Service Only via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Transit Times A Service – Eastbound
| From ↓ | To Liverpool | To Dublin** | To Belfast** | To Hamburg | To Antwerp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 6 days | 11 days | 12 days | 10 days | 13 days |
| NY Container PNCT | 13 days | 18 days | 19 days | 17 days | 20 days |
| NY RORO FAPS | 13 days | – | – | 17 days | 20 days |
| Norfolk NIT | 10 days | 13 days | 14 days | 13 days | 16 days |
| Baltimore | 11 days | 15 days | 16 days | 14 days | 17 days |
Transit Times A Service – Westbound
| From ↓ | To Halifax | To New York | To Baltimore | To Norfolk NIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 8 days | 10 days | 12 days | 14 days |
| Belfast** | 13 days | 15 days | 18 days | 20 days |
| Dublin** | 10 days | 12 days | 15 days | 17 days |
| Antwerp | 11 days | 13 days | 15 days | 17 days |
| Hamburg | 14 days | 16 days | 18 days | 20 days |
| Wallhamn* | 20 days | 23 days | 25 days | 27 days |
| Esbjerg* | 20 days | 23 days | 25 days | 27 days |
*RORO Service via AET.
**Container Service Only via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Cut-offs Esbjerg – Westbound
| Esbjerg, DK | Docs/MRN | Cargo | Cancel/Roll |
|---|---|---|---|
| RORO | 3 days prior to vessel arrival at port | 3 days before departure | 5 business days before departure |
| Static Cargo | 3 days prior to vessel arrival at port | 3 days before departure | 5 business days before departure |
| Container | 3 days prior to vessel arrival at port | 3 days before departure | 5 business days before departure |
For Esbjerg, DK, please contact ACL office in Denmark at [email protected]
- Docs/MRN: Final date and time for submitting Cargo Declaration Data to your ACL office for all westbound shipments to North American ports.
- Cargo: Final date & time for receiving cargo at port of loading.
- Cancel/Roll: Final date & time for receving adjustments on booking, there after a fee of $500/container will apply for any container requiring to be rolled or cancelled. Subject to change, please refer to your booking confirmation for information related to your shipment/‐s.
office in esbjerg
Contact information


Niels Winther Liner Agencies
Address
Copenhagen office (head office)
Niels Winther Liner Agencies
Trelleborggade 15, 1st Floor
DK-2150 Nordhavn, Copenhagen
Esbjerg office (port office)
Niels Winther Liner Agencies
Zodiakvej 3
DK-6700 Esbjerg
- Switchboard: +45 38 20 28 28
- General email: [email protected]
- Rate requests: [email protected]
- Customer service: [email protected]
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