Port of Runcorn

GBRUN🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Runcorn

Runcorn Docks is an inland port on the Manchester Ship Canal in Cheshire, England. It handles bulk and project cargo.

Background
Runcorn Docks, originally the Bridgewater Docks, is an inland port on the Manchester Ship Canal in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is operated by Peel Ports and handles bulk and project cargo.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
25m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2643122 →
Wikidata
Q7231251 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-HAL
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
53.3340°
Longitude
-2.7527°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Runcorn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse at 9.9 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Formby (16.7 NM NW), Lytham-St.-Anne's (25.6 NM NNW), Blackpool Tower (30.9 NM NNW), Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) (39.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Runcorn?

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The Port of Runcorn 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 Runcorn?

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You can track vessels near Runcorn (GBRUN) 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 Runcorn?

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The Port of Runcorn is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBRUN — 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 GBRUN 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 Runcorn?

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The Port of Runcorn 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.