Once the largest port in northwest England, shipping cotton, sugar and spices, Glasson Dock today handles a modest but steady 150,000 tonnes of cargo a year on the River Lune estuary. Operating as the Port of Lancaster, a trust port, it is a tidal facility with two commercial river berths plus three more inside an inner dock reached through a 15-metre gate. Trade is bulk and breakbulk: imported animal feed and fertiliser stored in quayside sheds, and outbound coal for the Isle of Man and the Western Isles of Scotland. The river berths dry out at low water (NAABSA), and the port works vessels up to roughly 4,500 DWT, about 90 m length and 14 m beam. There is no container or reefer liner service here. For containerised or roll-on/roll-off freight, nearby Heysham and the Port of Liverpool are the practical alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lancaster?▼

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

Where is the port of Lancaster located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Lancaster?▼

Lancaster is a Small harbor of type River (Basins).

Location & Weather

54.05000, -2.78333

Transit time routes from Lancaster

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