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UNLOCODEGB MNC
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyIrish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeRiver (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth4.9 m
Lat53.4833
Lng-2.2667
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Five specialised terminals strung along a 58-kilometre inland waterway define how GB MNC handles freight: the Manchester Ship Canal, operated by Peel Ports, links the city to the Mersey estuary and the open sea. Together these terminals — among them Ellesmere Port, Runcorn Docks, Irlam and Salford — move several million tonnes of cargo a year, weighted toward dry bulk and project loads such as aggregates, sand, salt, animal feed, biomass, chemicals and wind-turbine blades, plus liquids at the QEII Docks. Container traffic arrives not on deep-sea calls but via a coastal feeder from Liverpool to the rail-served Port Salford terminal, where Peel Ports aims to grow throughput from around 8,000 to 100,000 boxes a year by 2030. A shallow channel depth of about 4.9 m restricts the canal to smaller Mersey-class vessels rather than large box ships. Warehousing and distribution at Port Warrington and Port Salford extend the port's reach into the North West hinterland by road and rail. For deep-sea container cargo, nearby Liverpool remains the natural gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Manchester?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Manchester is GB MNC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Manchester located?▼
The port of Manchester is located in United Kingdom (Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Manchester?▼
Manchester is a Large harbor of type River (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Manchester?▼
The channel depth of Manchester is 4.9 meters.
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53.48333, -2.26667
Channel depth: 4.9 m
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