Port of Wakefield

GBWFD🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Wakefield

Wakefield is a canal port located on the River Calder in West Yorkshire, England. It serves as a hub for inland waterway transport.

Background
Wakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England located on the River Calder. The city had a population of 109,766 in the 2021 census, up from 99,251 in the 2011 census. The city is the administrative centre of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, which had a 2024 population of 367,666, the 27th most populous district in England. It is part of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area and the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
28m

Region

Subdivision
GB-WKF
Latitude
53.7000°
Longitude
-1.4833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2656283 →
Wikidata
Q216638 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.wakefield.gov.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Wakefield is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 48.6 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Wakefield?

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The Port of Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

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You can track vessels near Wakefield (GBWFD) 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 Wakefield?

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The Port of Wakefield is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBWFD — 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 GBWFD 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 Wakefield?

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The Port of Wakefield 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.