Quick Answer
UNLOCODEGB WOR
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyIrish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeRiver (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat54.5667
Lng-3.6333
Classificationregional_202606
0Views
Last updated:
About This Seaport
Around 300,000 tonnes of cargo and some 300 ship movements a year pass through Workington, the largest port in Cumbria, sitting at the mouth of the River Derwent on the Solway Firth. Its core business is forest products — raw timber and woodchip from Scottish forests plus wood pulp from continental Europe — feeding the adjacent paper mill, alongside dry and liquid bulks, project cargo and breakbulk. Handling takes place in the enclosed Prince of Wales Dock, a seven-berth facility owned and operated by the port itself. This is a regional multipurpose port rather than a container terminal: no mainline box services call regularly, and deep-draught vessels are limited by the dock entrance. Road and rail link Workington into north-west England, but shippers needing container slots, greater draught or transatlantic services route via Liverpool, Heysham or nearby Belfast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Workington?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Workington is GB WOR. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Workington located?▼
The port of Workington is located in United Kingdom (Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Workington?▼
Workington is a Very Small harbor of type River (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Workington?▼
The channel depth of Workington is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
Loading...
54.56667, -3.63333
Channel depth: 1.8 m
Transit time routes from Workington
The information on this page is based on publicly available transport and infrastructure data. The logistics significance of a location may change. All information without warranty.
No partner at this location yet
Your company operates here? Be the first partner visible at this hub.