Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth Harbour (United Kingdom) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 35600). It lies on the English Channel.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- World Port Index no.
- 35600
- Coordinates
- 50.80°N, 1.10°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (tide gates)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England South Coast
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 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
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
- Degaussing
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 5,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,080 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Portsmouth Harbour, 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. 191 (Enroute) - English Channel.
Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth Harbour
Where is Port of Portsmouth Harbour?
Portsmouth Harbour (United Kingdom) lies on the English Channel, at about 50.80°N, 1.10°W.
How far is Portsmouth Harbour from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,080 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Southampton, London Gateway, Le Havre.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Portsmouth Harbour?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Portsmouth Harbour 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.