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Glasgow

GBGLWUnited KingdomEurope

Glasgow (GBGLW) is a sea port in the United Kingdom. What follows is what an exporter checks before booking: how the port handles cargo, what it requires on arrival, and who works there.

55.8667° N, 4.3500° W Open in OpenStreetMap

Agri-food handling

First port of entry
Yes
Container handling
No
Ro-ro handling
No

Providers near Glasgow

Storage, freight, customs brokers, inspection and treatment providers listed in Glasgow.

Port facts

Harbour size
Medium
Harbour type
River (tide gates)
Shelter
Excellent
Channel depth
7.4 m
Cargo pier depth
8.1 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Maximum vessel length
224 m
Maximum vessel beam
32.2 m
Maximum vessel draft
8.7 m
Pilotage
Compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Cranes
fixed, mobile, floating
Repairs
Moderate
Dry dock
Large
Rail connection
Yes
Supplies
potable water, fuel oil

Source: NGA World Port Index (Pub 150). A row is absent where the dataset records nothing for this port.