Port of Barcelona (ESBCN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Barcelona (UN/LOCODE ESBCN) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 41.3500° N, 2.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Barcelona
Where is Port of Barcelona located?
Port of Barcelona is a seaport located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 41.3500° N, 2.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Barcelona?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Barcelona is ESBCN — country code ES, location code BCN.
How deep is Port of Barcelona?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Barcelona has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Barcelona require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Barcelona.
What type of harbor is Port of Barcelona?
Port of Barcelona is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Barcelona have?
Port of Barcelona is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Barcelona are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38550), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →