Port of Barrow upon Trent

GBBWU🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Barrow upon Trent

Barrow upon Trent is a quay located in Derbyshire, England, situated between the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal. Its primary function is as a point of access for inland waterways traffic.

Background
Barrow upon Trent is a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England with a business park planned for the outskirts of the village. The village is south of Derby, and between the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal. According to the 2011 census the parish had a population of 558, decreasing to 555 at the 2021 Census. Nearby places are Sinfin, Ingleby, Arleston, and Swarkestone.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
78m

Region

Subdivision
GB-DBY
Latitude
52.8500°
Longitude
-1.4667°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBWU
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8378605 →
Wikidata
Q2125648 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Barrow upon Trent?

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The approach to Barrow upon Trent is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 39.4 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Barrow upon Trent?

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The Port of Barrow upon Trent is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Barrow upon Trent?

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You can track vessels near Barrow upon Trent (GBBWU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Barrow upon Trent?

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The Port of Barrow upon Trent is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBWU — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GBBWU mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Barrow upon Trent?

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The Port of Barrow upon Trent operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.