Port of Loxley

GBLXY🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Loxley

Also known as: Sheffield Canal, Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation

Loxley is a canal port situated in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
76m

Region

Subdivision
GB-SHF
Latitude
53.4000°
Longitude
-1.4833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBLXY
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2638076 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Loxley is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 38.7 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Loxley?

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The Port of Loxley 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 Loxley?

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You can track vessels near Loxley (GBLXY) 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 Loxley?

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The Port of Loxley is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBLXY — 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 GBLXY 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 Loxley?

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The Port of Loxley 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.