Spain

Port of Gijon (ES GIJ)

Spain
Port of Gijon, Spain © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE ES GIJ
Coordinates 43.5500, -5.6667 (43°33′N 5°40′W)
Region ES-O
Nearest city Gijón
Body of water Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 18.6 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 20.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Anchorage Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #178
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 54.11

Gijon is a seaport on the coast of Spain, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 18.6 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Gijón, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Gijon located?
Gijon is a seaport in Spain, near Gijón.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gijon?
The UN/LOCODE for Gijon is ES GIJ.
What is the channel depth at Gijon?
The channel depth at Gijon is 18.6 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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