Seaport · United Kingdom
Port Ellen
Port Ellen (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 33280). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBPLN
- World Port Index no.
- 33280
- Coordinates
- 55.63°N, 6.20°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland West Coast
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 | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 5,620 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,640 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,100 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Ellen, 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 Port Ellen
Where is Port Ellen?
Port Ellen (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 55.63°N, 6.20°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Ellen?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBPLN for Port Ellen. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Ellen from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,620 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,100 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 Port Ellen?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Ellen 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.