Question 1

What is GBSSH?

Accepted Answer

GBSSH is the UN/LOCODE for South Shields, STY, United Kingdom — a seaport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is South Shields used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — South Shields (GBSSH) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list GBSSH as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to United Kingdom.

Question 3

Where is South Shields located?

Accepted Answer

South Shields is located at approximately 54.9833°N, -1.4167°E in STY.

Question 4

Where should I use the GBSSH port code?

Accepted Answer

Use GBSSH on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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