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Barrow In FurnessGB BIF
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UNLOCODEGB BIF
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyIrish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat54.1167
Lng-3.2333
Classificationindustrial_202608
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About This Seaport
Better known for submarines than cargo, Barrow-in-Furness is first and foremost an industrial and naval port on the Cumbrian coast of the Irish Sea, dominated by BAE Systems' submarine yard in the towering Devonshire Dock Hall. For forwarders the key point is that Barrow is not a container liner port; its commercial cargo work centres on offshore wind and project loads. As the closest port to the Walney wind farm, it has supported the construction of several East Irish Sea wind farms and hosts the operations-and-maintenance bases for Ørsted and Vattenfall. The "Team Barrow" initiative – bringing together BAE Systems, Westmorland and Furness Council, UK government and port operator ABP – is driving a site masterplan and in May 2026 welcomed the MESH project, an offshore wind-linked compressed-air energy storage scheme, as a possible further tenant. Typical movements include monopiles, transition pieces, subsea cables and aggregates, served by around 20 ha of secure open storage owned by ABP; the port also handles over 100,000 tonnes of cargo a year, including limestone, sand, aggregates, granite and woodpulp. Road links and the Barrow rail branch connect the quays inland, while tide gates manage the dock's water level. For containers, RoRo or conventional liner traffic, Liverpool and Heysham are the sensible alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Barrow In Furness?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Barrow In Furness is GB BIF. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Barrow In Furness located?▼
The port of Barrow In Furness is located in United Kingdom (Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Barrow In Furness?▼
Barrow In Furness is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Barrow In Furness?▼
The channel depth of Barrow In Furness is 9.4 meters.
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54.11667, -3.23333
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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