United Kingdom

Port of Felixstowe (GB FXT)

United Kingdom
Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom © John Fielding · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB FXT
Coordinates 51.9500, 1.3167 (51°57′N 1°19′E)
Region GB-SFK
Nearest city Felixstowe
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Oil terminal depth 7.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #261
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 330.06

Felixstowe operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Felixstowe. Draft at the approach to Felixstowe is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Felixstowe located?
Felixstowe is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Felixstowe?
The UN/LOCODE for Felixstowe is GB FXT.
What is the channel depth at Felixstowe?
The channel depth at Felixstowe is 14 m.
Nearby ports
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