Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Berwick-Upon-Tweed (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 31860). It lies on the North Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBBWK
- World Port Index no.
- 31860
- Coordinates
- 55.77°N, 2.00°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (tide gates)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England East Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,970 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Berwick-Upon-Tweed, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 192 (Enroute) - North Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Where is Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed?
Berwick-Upon-Tweed (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 55.77°N, 2.00°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Berwick-Upon-Tweed?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBBWK for Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Berwick-Upon-Tweed from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,970 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Felixstowe, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Berwick-Upon-Tweed?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Berwick-Upon-Tweed through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.