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UNLOCODEGB ABD
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeRiver (Basins)
Channel Depth4.9 m
Lat57.1500
Lng-2.0833
Classificationenergy_20260919
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About This Seaport
Few ports are as closely tied to a single industry as Aberdeen is to North Sea energy: for more than fifty years this Scottish port has served as Europe's leading oil-and-gas marine base, spanning exploration, production and, increasingly, decommissioning and offshore wind. Around 7,000 vessels and over 3 million tonnes of cargo moved through in 2023, making it one of the UK's busiest ports without being a container gateway. The 2023 South Harbour expansion – roughly £420 million – added 1.5 km of deep-water berths (9–15 m) able to take vessels up to 300 m, with a SEPA waste licence for offshore decommissioning. In 2025–26 more than 700 offshore wind vessels called at Aberdeen annually, including jack-up installation units, confirming its role as Scotland's principal offshore wind logistics base. The port has secured Priority status in the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) Strategic Investment Model for floating offshore wind, and a proposed £25 million dredging project will deepen 750 m of quayside to –14.5 m chart datum, ready for ScotWind and INTOG turbine designs. The Scottish Government has pledged up to £1.1 bn for ports including Aberdeen to develop domestic renewable-energy supply chains. Cargo runs to grain, project and heavy-lift loads, liquid and dry bulk, forest products and foodstuffs, handled as breakbulk rather than full container traffic. Road and rail link the quays to central Scotland. Shippers needing scheduled container services are better served by Grangemouth or English hubs such as Felixstowe and Teesport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aberdeen?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Aberdeen is GB ABD. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Aberdeen located?▼
The port of Aberdeen is located in United Kingdom (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Aberdeen?▼
Aberdeen is a Medium harbor of type River (Basins).
What is the channel depth of Aberdeen?▼
The channel depth of Aberdeen is 4.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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57.15000, -2.08333
Channel depth: 4.9 m
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