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UNLOCODEGB LER
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth9.1 m
Lat60.1670
Lng-1.1500
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Subsea decommissioning loads, offshore supply runs and lifeline island cargo define the mix at Lerwick, the principal commercial port of Shetland and the most northerly in Britain. The sheltered deep-water harbour runs around the clock and handled about 911,000 tonnes in 2025, up 3 percent, moved largely through NorthLink's roll-on/roll-off freight ferries to Aberdeen and a scheduled Streamline Shipping breakbulk service, alongside a fishing fleet landing significant volumes of whitefish. There is no dedicated container terminal, so full-container traffic is routed via Aberdeen. The port's growth area is energy: Dales Voe and Greenhead support heavy-lift, rig and subsea decommissioning work, including single-lift operations and quayside waste handling, with oil-related cargo up 40 percent to roughly 67,000 tonnes in 2025. A final phase of dredging is currently widening and deepening the middle harbour, Mair's Pier, Gremista and Dales Voe, due for completion in autumn 2026. For freight forwarders, Lerwick is therefore most useful for project and heavy-lift cargo, offshore support and island provisioning rather than containerised goods; Aberdeen is the natural alternative for container and mainland-distribution flows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lerwick?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Lerwick is GB LER. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Lerwick located?▼
The port of Lerwick is located in United Kingdom (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Lerwick?▼
Lerwick is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Lerwick?▼
The channel depth of Lerwick is 9.1 meters.
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60.16700, -1.15000
Channel depth: 9.1 m
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