Port of Glasgow (GBGLW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Glasgow (UN/LOCODE GBGLW) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 55.8667° N, 4.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Glasgow
Where is Port of Glasgow located?
Port of Glasgow is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 55.8667° N, 4.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Glasgow?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Glasgow is GBGLW — country code GB, location code GLW.
How deep is Port of Glasgow?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Glasgow has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Glasgow require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Glasgow.
What type of harbor is Port of Glasgow?
Port of Glasgow is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Glasgow have?
Port of Glasgow is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Glasgow are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →