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Portland HarbourGB PRH
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UNLOCODEGB PRH
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyEnglish Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth11 m
Lat50.5833
Lng-2.4333
Classificationspecialised_202606
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About This Seaport
Portland Harbour (GB PRH) in Dorset is best understood as a cruise port with niche cargo capability — it handled 64 cruise calls and about 100,000 passengers in 2025 — rather than a mainstream freight gateway. A former Royal Navy base, it sees cruise ships berth at the Outer Coaling Pier, currently taking vessels up to 350 metres, with a planned new berth (around £26 million) intended for larger ships and a growing bulk-cargo business. Its Commercial Quay handles bulk, breakbulk, containers and Ro-Ro, alongside bunkering, project cargo, ship-to-ship transfer and harbour towage. Commercial cargo volumes, however, remain limited and specialised, while a separate marina serves yachts and smaller craft. For scheduled container services or larger general-cargo flows, Southampton or Poole are the practical alternatives on the south coast. Customs is handled post-Brexit by HM Revenue & Customs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Portland Harbour?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Portland Harbour is GB PRH. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Portland Harbour located?▼
The port of Portland Harbour is located in United Kingdom (English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Portland Harbour?▼
Portland Harbour is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Portland Harbour?▼
The channel depth of Portland Harbour is 11 meters.
Location & Weather
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50.58333, -2.43333
Channel depth: 11 m
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