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GBFXT Felixstowe Port
Felixstowe Port is the seaport of Felixstowe, in the city of Felixstowein United kingdom. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is GBFXT.

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Port Code

GBFXT

Name

Felixstowe

Country / Region

United kingdom

City

Felixstowe

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

51.9590550

Longitude

1.2981075

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Felixstowe (UN/LOCODE: GBFXT) is a major deep-water seaport on the east coast of England, positioned at the mouth of Harwich Harbour in Suffolk. As a UK container gateway, it is primarily used for ocean container movements serving the British import and export market, with Ro-Ro capability also forming part of the port’s cargo profile. Its location provides access to national road and rail networks, while the port’s deep-water infrastructure supports large container vessels subject to tidal, berth, vessel and terminal restrictions. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, UK customs documentation, terminal release, inland haulage, rail connections and delivery planning according to the actual carrier and terminal instructions.

Port code	GBFXT
Country / city	United Kingdom / Felixstowe
Coordinates	51.9590550, 1.2981075
Port type	Deep-water seaport; container gateway with Ro-Ro operations
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum recorded length: 400 m; maximum recorded draught: 15.8 m; maximum recorded deadweight: 241,960 t. Final acceptance depends on current nautical and terminal conditions.

Key Highlights

UK container gatewayOur team can use Felixstowe as a primary east-coast entry point for UK-bound containerised cargo, subject to carrier allocation and equipment availability.

Deep-water capabilityThe supplied port record identifies deep-water container berths and vessels up to 400 m in recorded length; operational acceptance remains subject to the terminal and port authority.

Multimodal inland linksRoad and rail are important for moving containers from the port toward distribution centres and industrial areas across England.

Schedule sensitivityTidal windows, berth congestion, vessel changes, terminal cut-offs, customs status and inland equipment availability can all affect the final delivery date.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Felixstowe is equipped for large-scale container vessel operations. The exact terminal, berth, equipment arrangement and acceptance conditions must be confirmed against the carrier’s booking.
Ro-Ro capability: The supplied port record identifies two Ro-Ro berths. Ro-Ro cargo requires vehicle, unit, dimensions, weight and securing information to be submitted in the carrier’s required format.
Container yards: Terminal storage, reefer connections, dangerous-goods segregation and free-time rules are controlled by the applicable terminal and carrier tariff; our team will verify these before arranging delivery.
Road distribution: Road haulage is suitable for direct delivery, depot transfer, devanning, cross-docking and collection of empty equipment, with booking and driver procedures confirmed in advance.
Rail connectivity: Rail can be considered for suitable inland movements, but available services, terminal slots, equipment and cut-off times vary and must be checked for each shipment.
Customs and inspection coordination: Our service team can align customs declarations, release status, examination instructions and inland movement plans before the container is collected.

Routes & Transit Times

Common trade pattern: Felixstowe is commonly used for UK import and export container flows connected with Asia, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and other global markets. Exact direct or transshipment routing depends on the selected carrier and sailing plan.
Feeder and transshipment options: Cargo may be routed through a direct mainline service or a hub connection. Our team will compare the full route, including transshipment risk, equipment availability and destination customs requirements.
Inland connection: Final transit time is affected by vessel arrival, discharge sequence, customs release, terminal appointment availability, road congestion, rail slots and delivery-area restrictions.
Planning rule: Published sailing schedules are indicative rather than guaranteed. We recommend adding contingency for port omissions, blank sailings, weather, tidal restrictions, inspections and UK public holidays.

No fixed transit time is promised here. Our service team will quote an estimated end-to-end schedule only after confirming origin, destination, carrier, service type, cargo profile and delivery requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Felixstowe supports cargo moving into and out of the United Kingdom, with onward distribution by road and rail to regional warehouses, retailers, manufacturers and logistics parks.
Typical container cargo: Consumer goods, machinery, components, retail merchandise, chemicals subject to approval, packaged food and general manufactured products are commonly planned through containerised services, subject to commodity controls.
Export cargo: UK-origin manufactured goods, agricultural or processed products and empty-equipment repositioning may use the port, with export customs and carrier documentation completed before the relevant cut-off.
Special cargo: Reefer, out-of-gauge, heavy, project and dangerous-goods shipments require advance acceptance, technical specifications and terminal/carrier approval rather than standard booking treatment.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export customs status, dangerous-goods declarations and terminal receiving cut-offs are separate controls. Our team verifies the applicable deadlines from the booking confirmation instead of relying on a generic port time.
UK customs: Import, export and transit procedures must be arranged under the applicable UK customs system. Commodity codes, customs value, origin, duty/VAT treatment, importer details and declaration responsibility should be agreed before arrival.
Dangerous goods: The correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where relevant, package count, container details and emergency contact information must match the carrier and terminal declaration.
Examinations and delivery: A customs or port examination can delay release and generate additional handling, storage or haulage exposure. We recommend reserving delivery flexibility until release is confirmed and checking vehicle, appointment, weight and access restrictions.

Shipping Tips

Provide the final delivery postcode, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and customs responsibility at quotation stage so that our team can assess road, rail, depot and equipment feasibility.
For peak-season or time-critical cargo, request more than one sailing option and compare transshipment exposure, equipment availability, terminal cut-offs and inland delivery capacity rather than comparing ocean freight alone.
Submit dangerous-goods, reefer, out-of-gauge and overweight details before booking confirmation. Do not assume that a standard container booking can be amended after the terminal receiving window.
Use robust export packaging, clear shipping marks and accurate carton or pallet counts. Ensure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, customs data and VGM are fully consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felixstowe suitable for a UK import container?

Yes, it is a major UK container gateway. Suitability depends on the carrier’s service, origin, destination, equipment, customs arrangement and final delivery location. Our team will compare Felixstowe with alternative UK gateways when inland cost or schedule risk is material.

Can you guarantee the terminal cut-off time?

No. Cut-offs vary by carrier, vessel, terminal, cargo type and operational update. We confirm the booking-specific receiving, VGM, documentation and customs deadlines and build the inland plan around the earliest controlling cut-off.

What information is needed for dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, gross weight, flash point where applicable, container details and the required declaration. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before delivery to the port.

Will customs clearance automatically release the container?

No. Customs declaration acceptance or release must be aligned with the terminal’s operational status and any examination, hold, inspection or carrier requirement. Our service team checks all release conditions before arranging collection.

Should road or rail be used for inland delivery?

Road is generally more flexible for door delivery and smaller shipment volumes, while rail may be considered for suitable inland corridors and planned container flows. The final choice depends on destination, cargo weight, schedule, slot availability and total landed cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates and recorded vessel parameters are taken from the supplied GBFXT port record. Operational descriptions are limited to general characteristics of Felixstowe as a container and Ro-Ro seaport; carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, storage, charges, customs status and acceptance decisions must be rechecked for each shipment.

For current port information and operational verification, our service team refers to the official port operator domain portoffelixstowe.co.uk and UK government customs guidance at gov.uk. These sources should be used to validate current facilities, notices, customs procedures and time-sensitive requirements before execution.

Historical or supplied-record figures should not be treated as current throughput, berth availability, vessel acceptance, transit time or guaranteed service performance. Final arrangements are subject to the carrier, terminal, port authority, customs authorities and inland transport provider.