Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Lowestoft
Lowestoft (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 31570). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBLOW
- World Port Index no.
- 31570
- Coordinates
- 52.48°N, 1.75°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England East Coast
- 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 | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- 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
- 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) | 5,430 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,450 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,940 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lowestoft, 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 Lowestoft
Where is Port of Lowestoft?
Lowestoft (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 52.48°N, 1.75°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lowestoft?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBLOW for Lowestoft. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lowestoft?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.0 m for Lowestoft. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Lowestoft from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,430 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,940 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Felixstowe, London Gateway, Rotterdam.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Lowestoft?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lowestoft 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.