Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Montrose
Montrose (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32200). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBMON
- World Port Index no.
- 32200
- Coordinates
- 56.70°N, 2.47°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 5,480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Montrose, 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 Montrose
Where is Port of Montrose?
Montrose (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 56.70°N, 2.47°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Montrose?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBMON for Montrose. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Montrose from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Felixstowe, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Montrose?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Montrose 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.