Seaport · Ireland
Port of Cork
Cork (Ireland) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 34360). It lies on the Celtic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ireland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IEORK
- World Port Index no.
- 34360
- Coordinates
- 51.85°N, 8.27°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ireland
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 13.1 m |
| Tidal range | 3.9 m |
| Max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Container cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,780 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,280 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cork, 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. 142 (Enroute) - Ireland and the West Coast of England.
Frequently asked questions about Cork
Where is Port of Cork?
Cork (Ireland) lies on the Celtic Sea, at about 51.85°N, 8.27°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cork?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IEORK for Cork. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Cork?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 340.0 m, draft 12.9 m for Cork. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Cork have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Cork. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Cork from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,780 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,280 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cork?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cork 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.