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DKFAA Faaborg Port
Faaborg Port is the seaport of Faaborg, in the city of Faaborgin Denmark. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is DKFAA.

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Port Code

DKFAA

Name

Faaborg

Country / Region

Denmark

City

Faaborg

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

55.0940000

Longitude

10.2350000

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Faaborg Port (DKFAA), Denmark

Faaborg is a small Danish sea port on the island of Funen, approximately 15 nautical miles west-northwest of Svendborg. It comprises three port basins together with a ferry harbour and yacht harbour. The port is positioned for regional dry-cargo, ferry, fishing, selected oil-product and project-related movements rather than as a mainline container gateway. The supplied port record describes handling capability for most dry cargoes, ferries and midsized cruise ships, with reported annual volumes of approximately 75,000 tonnes of cargo, 60,000 tonnes of Ro-Ro cargo and 15,000 tonnes of oil products. Recorded vessel limits are a maximum length of 112 metres, draught of 3.6 metres and deadweight of 450 tonnes. Our service team uses these parameters for preliminary screening only and confirms berth, tide, cargo and vessel acceptance directly before booking.

UN/LOCODE	DKFAA
Country / city	Denmark / Faaborg
Coordinates	55.0940000° N, 10.2350000° E
Port profile	Coastal sea port with ferry, yacht, dry-cargo and regional Ro-Ro functions
Recorded vessel envelope	Maximum length 112 m; maximum draught 3.6 m; maximum deadweight 450 t

Key Highlights

Regional, shallow-draft gateway: Faaborg is suited to smaller vessels and regional cargo flows; the recorded 3.6 m draught limit requires early nautical confirmation.
Mixed-use port: Ferry, yacht, fishing, dry-cargo and oil-product activities may share the port environment, so berth and handling windows must be coordinated.
Ro-Ro relevance: The supplied record reports approximately 60,000 tonnes of annual Ro-Ro cargo, making vehicle and rolling-equipment planning material to the port profile.
Not a default container hub: The available record does not identify a dedicated container terminal or regular deep-sea container service; our team evaluates feeder, short-sea or alternative gateway options case by case.
Operational scale matters: Cargo, vessel dimensions, dangerous-goods status and equipment requirements should be pre-cleared rather than assumed from the port code alone.

Facilities & Services

Marine facilities

The supplied port description identifies three basins, a ferry harbour and a yacht harbour. Available berth suitability depends on vessel dimensions, draught, manoeuvring requirements and current port instructions.

Dry and general cargo

The port is described as able to handle most dry cargoes. For breakbulk, machinery, steel, timber or bagged cargo, our team confirms lifting method, quay access, cargo presentation and any shore-equipment requirement before fixing the operation.

Ro-Ro and ferry handling

Ferry and Ro-Ro activity is part of the port profile. Vehicle dimensions, ramp compatibility, driver or escort arrangements and loading sequence should be submitted during quotation.

Storage and inland transfer

Short-term staging, open storage, covered storage and road collection are subject to local availability and cargo characteristics. Our service team checks the actual facility, free-time terms and access conditions rather than assuming container-yard services.

Customs and inspection coordination

Customs declarations, documentary checks and physical inspections are arranged according to the applicable Danish and EU procedures. Inspection timing, location and handling charges must be confirmed for each shipment.

Rail and road planning

For this regional port profile, inland planning should normally be built around an individually confirmed road move. Rail availability, weight restrictions, low bridges, ferry connections and delivery-site access require case-specific verification.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Cargo may move through regional Danish or North European short-sea connections, feeder arrangements or an alternative larger gateway, depending on vessel acceptance, cargo type and carrier availability.
Container cargo: Because a dedicated container service is not established by the supplied record, our team first checks whether the shipment should be routed via a larger container gateway with onward road delivery to Funen.
Ro-Ro and ferry cargo: Sailing availability, vehicle dimensions, booking cut-offs, ramp restrictions and seasonal demand can materially affect the transport plan.
Transit-time control: No fixed transit time or sailing frequency should be promised before the carrier, port and inland operator confirm the actual booking. Weather, port congestion, vessel draft, customs intervention and onward transhipment may add time.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule after confirming origin, cargo dimensions and weight, Incoterms, desired delivery point, customs status and whether Faaborg or an alternative Danish gateway is operationally appropriate.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Faaborg serves local and regional demand in southern Funen and nearby Danish islands, with onward road distribution used where a direct port call is not available.
Dry cargo: General cargo, construction-related materials, agricultural inputs, timber, steel and machinery may fit the port profile, subject to handling equipment and berth confirmation.
Rolling cargo: Vehicles, trailers, mobile machinery and other self-propelled or towable units require advance dimensions, axle data, ramp requirements and securing instructions.
Marine and fishing activity: Fishing vessels and ferry operations form part of the operating environment; cargo planning should allow for shared nautical and landside resources.
Liquid cargo: The supplied record reports oil-product volumes. Any liquid or dangerous cargo requires product classification, tank or discharge compatibility and prior acceptance; availability must not be inferred from the volume figure.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: Port, ferry and short-sea cut-off times are service-specific and may change. Our team obtains the actual cargo, document, VGM and gate cut-offs before issuing final instructions.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package count, net quantity, emergency contact and transport mode. Acceptance must be confirmed before delivery to the port.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, EORI details and any required export or import declaration should be consistent. EU customs status and any transit procedure must be settled before cargo movement.
Dimensions and inland access: Provide cargo length, width, height, gross weight, centre of gravity, axle loads and lifting points. Our team checks road restrictions, delivery-site access, ferry compatibility and escort needs for abnormal loads.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage, including whether the shipment is containerised, breakbulk, Ro-Ro, liquid, temperature-sensitive or project cargo.
For vessel calls, request a preliminary check against the recorded 112 m length, 3.6 m draught and 450 t deadweight parameters; final acceptance remains subject to the port and vessel operator.
Use robust seaworthy packaging and clearly mark lifting points, gross weight and centre of gravity. Ro-Ro units should have verified lashing points and an agreed securing plan.
Keep a larger Danish gateway and road delivery as a contingency when the requested sailing, equipment or cargo acceptance is unavailable. Our service team compares total landed cost, handling risk and delivery time rather than port distance alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Faaborg handle standard FCL container exports?: The supplied port record does not establish a dedicated container terminal or regular deep-sea container service. Our team checks the specific carrier solution and may recommend a larger gateway with road delivery to or from Faaborg.
Is Faaborg suitable for heavy or oversized cargo?: Potentially, but suitability cannot be assumed. Cargo weight, dimensions, lifting method, quay condition, road access, vessel limits and local handling equipment must be confirmed before booking.
What should be provided for a Ro-Ro quotation?: Provide vehicle or machinery type, length, width, height, gross weight, axle configuration, running condition, fuel or battery status, lashing points and whether an escort or driver is required.
Can dangerous goods be delivered directly to the port?: Only after the applicable port, carrier and regulatory acceptance is obtained. Our service team reviews the dangerous-goods declaration, packaging, labels, documentation, delivery window and segregation requirements in advance.
Will customs clearance be faster because the port is regional?: Not necessarily. Processing depends on declaration quality, customs procedure, risk selection, document review and any physical inspection. We prepare the file early and coordinate the release conditions with the responsible parties.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, coordinates, port composition, reported cargo volumes and recorded vessel parameters in this module are taken from the supplied DKFAA port record. Figures are presented as recorded values and should be reconfirmed with the port or operating carrier before a binding quotation, vessel nomination or delivery instruction.

For current Danish maritime, customs and statistical verification, our service team consults the relevant authorities and public data channels, including dma.dk, skat.dk and dst.dk. These domains support regulatory or statistical cross-checking; they are not represented as confirmation of every port-specific operational parameter shown above.

Verification boundary: Berth availability, current draught restrictions, handling equipment, storage terms, sailing schedules, cut-offs, charges, dangerous-goods acceptance and inland access are time-sensitive and must be confirmed for the individual shipment.