Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Lerwick
Lerwick (United Kingdom) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32600). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBLER
- World Port Index no.
- 32600
- Coordinates
- 60.17°N, 1.15°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Shetland Islands
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 10.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.1 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 200.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 20.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- 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
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) | 5,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lerwick, 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. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Lerwick
Where is Port of Lerwick?
Lerwick (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 60.17°N, 1.15°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lerwick?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBLER for Lerwick. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lerwick?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 200.0 m, beam 20.2 m, draft 8.0 m for Lerwick. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Lerwick have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Lerwick. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Lerwick from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,830 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lerwick?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lerwick 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.