United Kingdom

Port of Folkestone Harbour (GB FOL)

UN/LOCODE
GB FOL
Harbor size
Small
Nearest city
Folkestone
Body of water
English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
Port of Folkestone Harbour, United Kingdom © Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
GB-KEN
Coordinates
51.0833, 1.2000 (51°05′N 1°12′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
6 m
Anchorage depth
17.1 m
Cargo pier depth
4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Repairs: Limited Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Folkestone Harbour operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Folkestone Harbour. Cargo moving through Folkestone Harbour typically connects onward through Folkestone.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Folkestone Harbour located?
Folkestone Harbour is a seaport in United Kingdom, near Folkestone.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Folkestone Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Folkestone Harbour is GB FOL.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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