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Port of Felixstowe

GBFXT🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Felixstowe

This is the United Kingdom's largest container port, situated on the River Orwell in Suffolk. It handles 48% of Britain's containerized trade, making it a critical hub for the nation's imports and exports.

Background
The Port of Felixstowe, in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is the United Kingdom's largest container port, dealing with 48% of Britain's containerised trade. In 2017, it was ranked as 43rd busiest container port in the world and 8th in Europe, with a handled traffic of 3.85 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). In 2019 it was ranked the UK's 7th busiest port.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
B
Terminals
3

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31560 →
GeoNames ID
12196029 →
Wikidata
Q3398484 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBFXT
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-SFK
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Body of Water
River Orwell
Latitude
51.9590°
Longitude
1.2981°

Terminals (3)

DOOLEY RORO TERMINAL

HUTCHISON PORTS PORT OF FELIXSTOWE

Tomline House, The Dock, Felixstowe IP11 3SY, United Kingdom

www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk →

LANDGUARD TERMINAL (BERTHS 8&9)

HUTCHISON PORTS PORT OF FELIXSTOWE

Tomline House, The Dock, Felixstowe IP11 3SY, United Kingdom

www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk →

TRINITY TERMINAL

HUTCHISON PORTS PORT OF FELIXSTOWE

Tomline House, The Dock, Felixstowe IP11 3SY, United Kingdom

www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Felixstowe?+
The approach to Felixstowe is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tendring District (Harwich Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the SW. Other aids include Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports (2.4 NM NNW), Southwold Lighthouse (12.7 NM NE), Trinity House Lightship 16 Colne Light (14.5 NM WSW), Trinity House Lightship 15 Trinity (20.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Felixstowe?+
The Port of Felixstowe is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Felixstowe?+
You can track vessels near Felixstowe (GBFXT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBFXT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Felixstowe?+
The Port of Felixstowe operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.