United Kingdom

Port of Glasgow (GB GLW)

United Kingdom
Port of Glasgow, United Kingdom © Rosser1954 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB GLW
Coordinates 55.8667, -4.2833 (55°52′N 4°17′W)
Region GB-GLG
Nearest city Glasgow
Body of water North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type River, tide gates
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 6.4 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 ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves 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

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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