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UNLOCODEGB FXT
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth14 m
Lat51.9500
Lng1.3167
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
Some 4 million TEU and around 2,000 ship calls a year — close to 48 percent of Britain's containerised trade — pass through Felixstowe, the United Kingdom's largest container port. Standing where the River Orwell meets the North Sea in Suffolk, it works nine deep-water berths split between the Trinity and Landguard terminals, including calls by the largest box vessels afloat, under operator Hutchison Ports. Dry, reefer, dangerous-goods and project cargo all move here in both directions, and as a major customs gateway the port clears a large share of Britain's seaborne trade. Its rail offer is exceptional: three on-dock terminals move roughly 1 million TEU a year, with 58 trains daily to 15 national destinations — more containers by rail than any other UK port. Road and rail carry cargo deep into the Midlands and the North. Ownership remains unsettled: CK Hutchison agreed in 2025 to sell an 80 percent stake in 43 ports across 23 countries — Felixstowe, Harwich and Thamesport among them — for about US$22.8 billion to a consortium of MSC's Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) and BlackRock, but the transaction has been held up by the wider US-China political dispute and had not closed as of 2026. Day-to-day operations continue unchanged. Shippers seeking alternatives turn to Southampton or to London Gateway on the Thames.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Felixstowe?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Felixstowe is GB FXT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Felixstowe located?▼
The port of Felixstowe is located in United Kingdom (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Felixstowe?▼
Felixstowe is a Large harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Felixstowe?▼
The channel depth of Felixstowe is 14 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.95000, 1.31667
Channel depth: 14 m
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