The Port of Liverpool is the enclosed 7.5 miles (12.1 km) dock system that runs from Brunswick Dock in Liverpool to Seaforth Dock, Seaforth, on the east side of the River Mersey and the Birkenhead Docks between Birkenhead and Wallasey on the west side of the river. Garston Docks, which are in the city of Liverpool, are not a part of the Port of Liverpool.
KEY COMMODITIES:
Automotive
Containers
Cruises
Dry Bulks
Energy products
Forest products
Liquid Bulks
Metals
Project Cargoes
RoRo
More volumes, more variety and more added-value opportunites - Liverpool is building on its traditional strengths as one of the UK's most important ports.
PORT INFORMATION:
Time Zone:GMT
Normal Opening Hours: No restrictions
Maximum Ship Dimension: 292m length / 32.6m beam / 12.8m draft
Air Draught Restrictions: No restrictions
Langton Lock: 215m length / 32.6m beam / 11m draft
Gladstone Lock: 292m lenght / 32.6m beam / 11.6m draft
Pilot: Compulsory
Tugboat: Tugs are available on request
Tidal Restrictions: Yes
Waste Handling:All waste can be accommodated with 24hr notice
DESTINATION INFORMATION:
Opening Hours Including Weekends: Most major stores & shops are open 0900 - 2000 (Sunday 1000-1600)
Distance/Time to Airport: 16km from City centre & Cruise Terminal
Distance/Time to Train Station: 5 minute walk to James Street or Moorfields which link to Lime Street station
Location of Tourist Information Centre: On site within cruise terminal building during all cruise ship visits
Port to Town/City Centre: 0.5 Km