# Montrose (GB MON)

**UN/LOCODE:** GB MON  
**Country:** United Kingdom  
**Water Body:** North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Natural)  
**GPS:** 56.7000, -2.4667

Montrose Port Authority runs this east-coast Scottish harbour as a trust port, reinvesting in a site geared to North Sea energy. Around 1,000 metres of quay and berths to roughly 8.5 metres serve oil and gas supply vessels, offshore-wind operations and maintenance — including the Inch Cape wind farm base — and a dedicated decommissioning area where redundant offshore structures are cut down and sorted. Alongside energy work, the port handles general cargo such as forest products, dry and agricultural bulk, breakbulk and unitised loads. Road and rail connect Montrose to the central Scottish hinterland. The harbour sits on the tidal basin of the River South Esk, sheltered behind the town. For scheduled container services, larger Scottish ports such as Grangemouth or Aberdeen are the more suitable call.

## 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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*Freight Academy — Seaport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/montrose-port-gb-mon](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/montrose-port-gb-mon)*

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