Port of Gdansk (PLGDN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gdansk (UN/LOCODE PLGDN) is a large canal or lake harbor located in Poland, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 54.3500° N, 18.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Poland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gdansk
Where is Port of Gdansk located?
Port of Gdansk is a seaport located in Poland, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 54.3500° N, 18.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gdansk?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gdansk is PLGDN — country code PL, location code GDN.
How deep is Port of Gdansk?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gdansk has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Gdansk?
Port of Gdansk reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 61.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Gdansk require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gdansk.
What type of harbor is Port of Gdansk?
Port of Gdansk is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gdansk have?
Port of Gdansk is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gdansk are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →