United Kingdom

Port of Folkestone Harbour (GB FOL)

United Kingdom
Port of Folkestone Harbour, United Kingdom © Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB FOL
Coordinates 51.0833, 1.2000 (51°05′N 1°12′E)
Region GB-KEN
Nearest city Folkestone
Body of water English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
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 ice No
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.
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