United Kingdom

Port of Glasgow (GB GLW)

UN/LOCODE
GB GLW
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
6.4 m
Nearest city
Glasgow
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
Port of Glasgow, United Kingdom © Rosser1954 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
GB-GLG
Coordinates
55.8667, -4.2833 (55°52′N 4°17′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, tide gates
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
3 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Moderate Dry dock: Large Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Mediterranean mooring Oil terminal
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

Glasgow operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as River, tide gates sets the scale of operations at Glasgow. Draft at the approach to Glasgow is constrained by a 6.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Glasgow located?
Glasgow is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Glasgow?
The UN/LOCODE for Glasgow is GB GLW.
What is the channel depth at Glasgow?
The channel depth at Glasgow is 6.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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