Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Plockton
Plockton (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32890). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBPLO
- World Port Index no.
- 32890
- Coordinates
- 57.33°N, 5.65°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland West Coast
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- 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 | 3.4 m |
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
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) | 5,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,030 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Plockton, 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 Plockton
Where is Port of Plockton?
Plockton (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 57.33°N, 5.65°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Plockton?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBPLO for Plockton. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Plockton from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,030 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 Plockton?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Plockton 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.