Seaport · Ireland
Port of Drogheda
Drogheda (Ireland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 34025). It lies on the Irish Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ireland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IEDRO
- World Port Index no.
- 34025
- Coordinates
- 53.72°N, 6.30°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ireland
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- None
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 1.8 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 130.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 17.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.5 m |
Facilities
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel 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) | 5,670 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,690 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Drogheda, 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 Drogheda
Where is Port of Drogheda?
Drogheda (Ireland) lies on the Irish Sea, at about 53.72°N, 6.30°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Drogheda?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IEDRO for Drogheda. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Drogheda?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 130.0 m, beam 17.0 m, draft 6.5 m for Drogheda. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Drogheda have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Drogheda. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Drogheda from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,670 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,160 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 Drogheda?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Drogheda 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.