FMEBE Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of FMEBE
Ebeye Port is the major seaport of Ebeye, in the city of Ebeyein Micronesia. Overseas routes include Australia, Port code is FMEBE.
Port Overview
Ebeye Port (UN/LOCODE: FMEBE) is a small island port serving Ebeye in Kwajalein Atoll. The supplied port record classifies it under Micronesia with country code FM, while its operational description places the facility in the Marshall Islands; our service team therefore recommends confirming the destination country, customs jurisdiction and consignee details before documentation is issued. The port is a secondary international cargo facility rather than a high-frequency hub. Its cargo profile is centered on imported food and household supplies, construction equipment and materials, diesel fuel, and domestic replenishment cargo. The facility comprises an L-shaped jetty, a longer side berth and an adjacent 120 m wharf. The supplied record states that approximately 400 TEUs are handled annually; this should be treated as a planning reference rather than a current guaranteed throughput figure.
| UN/LOCODE | FMEBE |
|---|---|
| Port / City | EBEYE / Ebeye |
| Record classification | Micronesia, country code FM; operational description references Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands |
| Coordinates in supplied record | 8.7830000, 167.7375000 |
| Port profile | Small island international and domestic cargo port |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Marine access: The supplied port description identifies an L-shaped jetty, a longer side berth and a separate 120 m wharf adjacent to the main dock.
- Cargo handling: Local stevedores identified in the supplied record as Stevedore & Terminal Company handle loading and unloading at Ebeye Dock. Service availability should be reconfirmed before booking.
- Containerized cargo: The port handles containerized cargo at a small annual volume. Container type, handling method, reefer support and acceptance of oversized units should be confirmed for each sailing.
- Breakbulk and project cargo: Construction materials, equipment and household supplies may move as breakbulk or consolidated cargo when container loading is unsuitable; lifting arrangements and dimensions require advance review.
- Fuel cargo: Diesel fuel is part of the stated import profile. Dangerous-goods acceptance, tank or package requirements, segregation and documentation must be approved before cargo is tendered.
- Inland distribution: Ebeye is an island destination with no stated rail or conventional mainland road hinterland. Final delivery arrangements, local delivery equipment and consignee receiving capacity must be arranged locally.
Routes & Transit Times
- The supplied port description references cargo vessels en route from Majuro and Guam, as well as domestic shipping. These references indicate possible regional connections, not a guaranteed direct service, fixed frequency or named-carrier commitment.
- For cargo originating in Asia or other overseas markets, our team will normally assess a mainline-to-regional transshipment plan, subject to the carrier’s current network, relay port acceptance and equipment availability.
- Transit time is affected by transshipment windows, vessel sequencing, weather, berth availability, cargo release, local stevedoring and the timing of the onward domestic leg. We provide a confirmed schedule only after carrier and destination acceptance.
- Small-volume cargo may require consolidation or a less frequent sailing window. Shippers should allow contingency time rather than planning around a nominal port-to-port estimate.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Service area: The port primarily supports Ebeye and nearby communities within the Kwajalein Atoll supply chain. Final-mile delivery is island-based and should not be treated like a mainland trucking movement.
- Food and household supplies: Dry food, packaged consumer goods and household necessities are recurring import categories; packaging should tolerate extended ocean handling and humid conditions.
- Construction supply: Building materials, tools, machinery and replacement parts are relevant cargoes for local infrastructure and maintenance demand.
- Fuel and regulated cargo: Diesel fuel and other potentially regulated products require early dangerous-goods screening, compatible packaging and receiving approval.
- Equipment and project shipments: Heavy, long or non-stackable cargo should be reviewed against berth handling, available lifting arrangements and local delivery access before quotation.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off control: Destination acceptance, vessel connection and local receiving cut-offs may vary. Our team confirms the carrier’s booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, cargo cut-off and transshipment window instead of relying on a generic schedule.
- Country and customs identification: Because the supplied record combines the FM country code with a Marshall Islands geographic description, the shipper must verify the legal destination, consignee registration, import authority and customs declaration format before cargo release.
- Dangerous goods: Diesel, batteries, chemicals and other regulated cargo require correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, safety documentation and carrier approval. Acceptance is subject to the actual vessel and port handling arrangements.
- Inspection and release: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, origin information and any applicable import permits should be prepared consistently. Customs or port inspection can delay release, especially where cargo descriptions, quantities or consignee details are incomplete.
Shipping Tips
- Request destination confirmation and the complete routing before cargo is packed, particularly when the booking is quoted through Majuro, Guam or another relay point.
- Use moisture-resistant inner protection, secure blocking and bracing, and durable external markings for food, household goods and construction cargo exposed to multiple handling stages.
- For machinery or project cargo, send drawings, center-of-gravity information, lifting points, dimensions and gross weight to our team before equipment or berth suitability is assessed.
- For diesel and other regulated goods, submit the SDS and DG declaration at quotation stage; do not assume that a service accepting general cargo will accept fuel or hazardous materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FMEBE suitable for containerized cargo?
Yes, the supplied port record identifies containerized cargo activity, but it is a small-volume island facility. Our team confirms equipment availability, container type, connection plan and local handling acceptance for each shipment.
Can you quote a direct sailing to Ebeye?
We can request the currently available routing, but we do not assume a direct sailing or fixed frequency. The supplied description references regional connections from Majuro and Guam; the actual carrier schedule and transshipment arrangement must be confirmed at booking.
What should be checked for diesel or other dangerous goods?
Provide the SDS, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing details, quantity and emergency contact. Our team then seeks carrier and destination acceptance before the cargo is delivered for loading.
Why does the port record show Micronesia while the description mentions the Marshall Islands?
The supplied record gives country code FM and the country label Micronesia, while its operational description places Ebeye in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. We recommend verifying the legal destination and customs jurisdiction with the carrier, consignee and relevant authorities before document issuance.
How should oversized construction equipment be booked?
Send the complete dimensions, weight, lifting points, center of gravity, photographs and delivery plan to our service team. Berth handling, local lifting resources and final delivery access must be confirmed before the shipment is accepted.
Data Sources & Provenance
Primary data basis: Supplied FMEBE port record, including the UN/LOCODE, port name, country and city fields, coordinates, facility description, stated cargo profile, stated regional connections and the indicative annual volume of approximately 400 TEUs.
Verification boundary: The annual volume, berth configuration, named local stevedoring arrangement and route references are presented as information contained in the supplied record. They are not treated as a current guarantee of capacity, schedule, equipment, operating hours, charges or acceptance conditions.
Operational confirmation: Our service team confirms current sailing, cut-off, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs requirements, berth handling and final delivery arrangements with the applicable carrier, local operator, consignee and authorities before shipment execution. No unverified third-party domain or unsupported port statistic is presented as an official source.