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
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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.
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Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 9061 km
- Singapore Singapore 11009 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 724 km
- Los Angeles USA 8266 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 5834 km
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- Santos Brazil 9724 km
- Durban South Africa 10108 km
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