Port of London (GBLON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of London (UN/LOCODE GBLON) is a large river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.5000° N, 0.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
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nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
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Nearby Ports & Connections
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of London
Where is Port of London located?
Port of London is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.5000° N, 0.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of London?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of London is GBLON — country code GB, location code LON.
How deep is Port of London?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of London has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of London require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of London.
What type of harbor is Port of London?
Port of London is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of London have?
Port of London is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of London are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →