# Charlestown (GB CHF)

**UN/LOCODE:** GB CHF  
**Country:** United Kingdom  
**Water Body:** English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Tide Gates)  
**GPS:** 50.3333, -4.7500

Charlestown is a small yet strategically significant port located on the southern coast of the United Kingdom, playing an essential role in maritime freight and container shipping. The port's prime location near the English Channel provides vital access to major shipping routes connecting Europe and beyond. Despite its limited size, Charlestown features basic container terminals and cargo handling capabilities that cater to the logistics industry's needs. Hinterland connections are established through well-developed road and rail networks, enabling efficient distribution of goods inland. With its tide-dependent coastal facilities, Charlestown serves as a crucial gateway for trade in the region.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [London → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-shanghai)
- [London → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-shenzhen)
- [London → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-guangzhou)
- [London → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-hong-kong)
- [London → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-tokyo)
- [London → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/london-busan)

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