Port of Leith (GB LEI)
UN/LOCODE
GB LEI
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
6.4 m
Nearest city
Leith
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
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Port information
- Region
- GB-EDH
- Also known as
- Edinburg
- Coordinates
- 55.9833, -3.1833 (55°59′N 3°11′W)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- River, tide gates
- Shelter
- Good
- Tidal range
- 2 m
- Anchorage depth
- 7.9 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 6.4 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 7.9 m
Services
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Major
Dry dock: Medium
Marine railway (slipway): Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile 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
Leith is a seaport on the coast of United Kingdom, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a River, tide gates layout. The channel depth runs to 6.4 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Leith located?
- Leith is a seaport in United Kingdom.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Leith?
- The UN/LOCODE for Leith is GB LEI.
- What is the channel depth at Leith?
- The channel depth at Leith is 6.4 m.
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- Granton United Kingdom 2 km
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- Rosyth United Kingdom 16 km
- Methil United Kingdom 25 km
- Grangemouth United Kingdom 33 km
- Dunbar United Kingdom 42 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 9004 km
- Singapore Singapore 10939 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 676 km
- Los Angeles USA 8312 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 5770 km
- Hamburg Germany 883 km
- Santos Brazil 9776 km
- Durban South Africa 10085 km
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