Port of Glasgow

GBGLW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Glasgow

Also known as: King George V Dock

Located on the River Clyde in west central Scotland, Glasgow is a major port handling general cargo and bulk commodities. It features a large, sheltered harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug services, and a large drydock.

Background
Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland. It is the third-most populous city in the United Kingdom and the 27th-most populous city in Europe, and comprises 23 wards which represent the areas within the city boundaries. Glasgow is a leading city in Scotland for university education and research, finance, industry, commerce, shopping, culture and fashion, and was commonly referred to as the "second city of the British Empire" for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33490 →
GeoNames ID
11886745 →
Wikidata
Q4093 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.glasgow.gov.uk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBGLW
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-GLG
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.8699°
Longitude
-4.3364°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Glasgow?

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The approach to Glasgow is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 7.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Falkirk Lighthouses (23.8 NM ENE), Ayr North Breakwater (26.2 NM SSW), Edinburgh City Lighthouses (32 NM ENE), Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (32.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Glasgow?

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The Port of Glasgow 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 Glasgow?

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You can track vessels near Glasgow (GBGLW) 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 Glasgow?

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The Port of Glasgow is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBGLW — 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 GBGLW 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 Glasgow?

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The Port of Glasgow 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.