# Lochaline (GB LOL)

**UN/LOCODE:** GB LOL  
**Country:** United Kingdom  
**Water Body:** North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Basins)  
**GPS:** 56.5500, -5.7667

Founded in 1940 to secure glass-grade silica during wartime, Lochaline owes its commercial relevance to the only underground silica sand mine in Europe. The mine ships its high-purity sand from a dedicated loading jetty at the West Pier straight onto coastal vessels, making specialised bulk the port's defining cargo. Caledonian MacBrayne separately runs a short RoRo ferry across Loch Aline to Fishnish on the Isle of Mull, carrying vehicles and rolling freight in about 20 minutes. There is no confirmed container line, customs clearance or dangerous-goods handling here; this is a niche bulk and island-service location. Inland access depends on the single-track A884 and the Corran ferry, so heavy consignments travel onward by road. Shippers moving containers or general breakbulk are better served by Glasgow or Greenock on the Firth of Clyde.

## 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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