Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Holyhead
Holyhead (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 34770). It lies on the Irish Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBHLY
- World Port Index no.
- 34770
- Coordinates
- 53.32°N, 4.63°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Wales
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
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
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 5,630 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,650 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,120 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Holyhead, 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 Holyhead
Where is Port of Holyhead?
Holyhead (United Kingdom) lies on the Irish Sea, at about 53.32°N, 4.63°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Holyhead?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBHLY for Holyhead. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Holyhead from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,630 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,120 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 Holyhead?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Holyhead 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.