Quick Answer
UNLOCODEGB FOY
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyEnglish Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth12.5 m
Lat50.3333
Lng-4.6333
Classificationbulk_20260918
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About This Seaport
Around 450,000 tonnes of cargo move through Fowey each year, making this deep-water harbour the largest by tonnage on England's South West peninsula. China clay dominates: several hundred thousand tonnes are exported annually for Imerys Minerals from loading jetties at Carne Point, fed by rail from the processing works near St Austell and Par. Rock salt and aggregates round out the throughput, but Fowey handles no container lines or ferry traffic and operates as a dedicated bulk and breakbulk export port. The sheltered Fowey estuary supplies natural deep water for bulk carriers, while the retained rail link from Lostwithiel keeps clay flowing to the quay; from April 2026 GB Railfreight (GBRf) holds the two-year traction contract with Imerys Minerals on this corridor. Road access runs inland via the A390, connecting the docks to the wider Cornish network. Shippers needing container services route through Plymouth, and Par offers a nearby alternative for additional china clay loadings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Fowey Harbour?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Fowey Harbour is GB FOY. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Fowey Harbour located?▼
The port of Fowey Harbour is located in United Kingdom (English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Fowey Harbour?▼
Fowey Harbour is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Fowey Harbour?▼
The channel depth of Fowey Harbour is 12.5 meters.
Location & Weather
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50.33333, -4.63333
Channel depth: 12.5 m
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