United Kingdom

Port of Felixstowe (GB FXT)

UN/LOCODE
GB FXT
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
14 m
Nearest city
Felixstowe
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom © John Fielding · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
Region
GB-SFK
Coordinates
51.9500, 1.3167 (51°57′N 1°19′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
2 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 tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Container Oil terminal
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
#261
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #261
330.06
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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