United Kingdom

Port of London (GB LON)

United Kingdom
Port of London, United Kingdom © Chris Heaton · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB LON
Coordinates 51.5000, -0.0833 (51°30′N 0°05′W)
Region GB-LND
Nearest city London
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 6 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 3.4 m
Oil terminal depth 9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
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 Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #132

London operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as River basin sets the scale of operations at London. Draft at the approach to London is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of London located?
London is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of London?
The UN/LOCODE for London is GB LON.
What is the channel depth at London?
The channel depth at London is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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