Wisbech (GBWIS)

The port handles general cargo.

Wisbech is located on the banks of the River Nene, approximiately 18km inland of The Wash Estuary on the E coast of England and 12km to the S of Port Sutton Bridge.

WISBECH 52°40.65'N 0°09.20'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GB WIS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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UKHO WEEKLY CORRECTIONS WEEK 17/18 Wisbech Port Authority, (RSDRA2018000037082), 17/18