Penzance (GB PEN) has linked Cornwall with the Isles of Scilly for well over a century, and that lifeline still defines the harbour today rather than any commercial cargo trade. From the Wet Dock, Isles of Scilly Steamship Company vessels run year-round freight, joined from March to November by the Scillonian III passenger service; the new freighter Menawethan is replacing the Gry Maritha with greater capacity for chilled and frozen goods. The cargo is island supply — food, building materials and consumer goods — typically 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes a year, while a fleet of beam trawlers fishes out of the port. Container shipping, international customs work and general breakbulk are effectively absent. Forwarders with commercial freight in Cornwall use Falmouth or Plymouth, leaving Penzance to its Scilly traffic and fishing fleet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Penzance?▼

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

Where is the port of Penzance located?▼

The port of Penzance is located in United Kingdom (English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Penzance?▼

Penzance is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Tide Gates).

Location & Weather

50.11667, -5.53333

Transit time routes from Penzance

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