Port of Dundee (GBDUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Dundee (UN/LOCODE GBDUN) is a large river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 56.4667° N, 2.9500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBDUN
Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Coordinates
56.4667° N, 2.9500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Dundee (GBDUN)
View Port of Methil

Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.

Distance
17 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

B2B Freight Quote — Port of Dundee

Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Dundee (GBDUN) via trusted logistics partners.

Get a Freight Quote
Partner Services

Customs, insurance & warehousing near United Kingdom.

Explore Options

Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dundee

Where is Port of Dundee located?

Port of Dundee is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 56.4667° N, 2.9500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dundee?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dundee is GBDUN — country code GB, location code DUN.

How deep is Port of Dundee?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dundee has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Dundee require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dundee.

What type of harbor is Port of Dundee?

Port of Dundee is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Dundee have?

Port of Dundee is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Dundee are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →