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UNLOCODEGB BPT
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyBristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat51.5667
Lng-2.9667
Classificationspecialised_202606
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About This Seaport
Opened in 1900, Bird Port has grown into the busiest dock on the River Usk and the only under-cover port on Britain's west coast. Sitting just east of Newport in south Wales, it specialises in steel, timber and loose bulk cargoes and moves up to 800,000 tonnes a year. A double set of Goliath gantry cranes spans the dock and more than 160,000 sq ft of covered storage protects high-value steel from the weather, complemented by the UK's only covered rail link of its kind. The facility is owned by SIMEC Infrastructure, part of Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance, which also runs the freight operator Cargo Services (UK), timber merchant Wm. Shapland & Sons and haulier Ryan Transport. Hinterland reach combines road and the covered rail siding, while shippers needing container or liner services can turn to neighbouring Newport Docks (ABP), Cardiff or Avonmouth/Bristol across the Severn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bird Port?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Bird Port is GB BPT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Bird Port located?▼
The port of Bird Port is located in United Kingdom (Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Bird Port?▼
Bird Port is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Bird Port?▼
The channel depth of Bird Port is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.56667, -2.96667
Channel depth: 1.8 m
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