Quick Answer
UNLOCODEGB PTB
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyBristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat51.5833
Lng-3.8167
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Port Talbot's tidal harbour in South Wales is one of the few UK ports able to take Capesize bulkers of up to about 170,000 dwt and 16 m draught — the deepest berths in the Severn estuary. The deepwater basin was built in 1966–1970 as Britain's first dry-bulk terminal for ships above 100,000 dwt, primarily to import iron ore and coking coal for the adjoining Tata Steel works. With the blast furnaces closing in 2024 and the last iron ore discharged, that role has largely ended; Tata is switching to an electric arc furnace that uses scrap rather than ore. Run by Associated British Ports (ABP), the harbour still handles processed slag, sand, cement, steel and heavy-lift and project cargo. The nearby M4 motorway and rail links carry freight into the South Wales and wider British hinterland, with Swansea about 14 km to the west. This is a dedicated bulk and industrial port, not a container facility; box traffic uses ports such as Bristol, Liverpool or Southampton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Talbot?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Port Talbot is GB PTB. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Port Talbot located?▼
The port of Port Talbot is located in United Kingdom (Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Port Talbot?▼
Port Talbot is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Port Talbot?▼
The channel depth of Port Talbot is 11 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.58333, -3.81667
Channel depth: 11 m
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