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Unlike other ports listed here, the Port of Sheerness is considered a small port. It is adjacent to the port of Chatham; the two constitute the London Medway cluster. The Port of Sheerness is strategically located at the mouth of the Thames Estuary and is just nearby the capital of London. Its location enables customers to access it conveniently.
Basic Information
- Port code – GBSHS
- Port size – 450 acres (182 hectares; including the Chatham port)
- Port address – Sheerness Docks, Sheerness ME12 1RS, United Kingdom
- Main cargo/vessel type – General cargo, vehicles carrier, container ship, search-and-rescue ship, and Ro-Ro cargo
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Currently, Port Sheerness is managed by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company. It’s open to international and local shipping transactions, including imports and exports in China. Additionally, its distance to the Port of Shanghai is 11,841 nautical miles.
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Ports in UK
If you need to deliver goods to other cities in the UK, you may opt for other strategic ports of UK.
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