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UNLOCODEGB GSA
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth20.1 m
Lat56.5667
Lng-5.5333
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
A 1.8-kilometre tunnel bored through the core of a Morvern mountain feeds crushed rock down to Glensanda's loading jetty, an arrangement that makes this one of the most unusual bulk terminals in Europe. Reachable only by sea, the site is Europe's largest granite quarry and ships close to six million tonnes of aggregate a year, ranking it among the top twenty UK ports by export tonnage. Cargo is single-commodity dry bulk – granite and construction aggregate – with no container, breakbulk or third-party customs handling. A dedicated fleet, including the self-discharging carriers Yeoman Bontrup and Yeoman Bridge (around 100,000 tonnes each), serves deep-water ports in Britain and customers in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland. The quarry and terminal are operated by Aggregate Industries, part of Holcim. Forwarders moving containers or general cargo should route via Glasgow or Greenock on the Clyde instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Glensanda?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Glensanda is GB GSA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Glensanda located?▼
The port of Glensanda is located in United Kingdom (North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Glensanda?▼
Glensanda is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Glensanda?▼
The channel depth of Glensanda is 20.1 meters.
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56.56667, -5.53333
Channel depth: 20.1 m
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