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HeyshamGB HYM

🇬🇧United KingdomVery SmallCoastal (Breakwater)Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Heysham (GB HYM)

United Kingdom · UNLOCODE: GB HYM · Very Small · Coastal (Breakwater) · Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean · Tiefe: 11 m

UNLOCODEGB HYM

CountryUnited Kingdom

Water BodyIrish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

SizeVery Small

TypeCoastal (Breakwater)

Channel Depth11 m

Lat54.0333

Lng-2.9167

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Last updated: 2 February 2026

About This Seaport

Heysham is a small yet strategically significant port located on the Irish Sea in the United Kingdom. As a vital hub for maritime logistics, Heysham plays an essential role in container shipping and freight transport. The port provides direct access to crucial shipping routes across the North Atlantic, facilitating efficient connections to various destinations in Europe and beyond. Heysham features modern container terminals equipped with advanced cargo handling capabilities, allowing for swift and reliable processing of freight. Furthermore, the port boasts excellent hinterland connections, with well-developed road and rail networks, as well as opportunities for inland waterway transport, enhancing its logistical efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Heysham?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Heysham is GB HYM. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Heysham located?▼

The port of Heysham is located in United Kingdom (Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Heysham?▼

Heysham is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Heysham?▼

The channel depth of Heysham is 11 meters.

Location & Weather

54.03333, -2.91667

Channel depth: 11 m

Transit time routes from Heysham

London → Shanghai London → Shenzhen London → Guangzhou London → Hong Kong London → Tokyo London → Busan

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