Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Colchester
Colchester (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 31506). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBCOL
- World Port Index no.
- 31506
- Coordinates
- 51.88°N, 0.92°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 5,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Colchester, 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 Colchester
Where is Port of Colchester?
Colchester (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 51.88°N, 0.92°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Colchester?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBCOL for Colchester. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Colchester from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,980 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Felixstowe, London Gateway, Southampton.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Colchester?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Colchester 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.