IEARK Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of IEARK
Arklow Port is the seaport of Arklow, in the city of Arklowin Ireland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is IEARK.
IEARK · Arklow, Ireland · Irish Sea
Arklow Port (ARKLOW)
Arklow Port is a small coastal and river-mouth harbour at the mouth of the Avoca River on Ireland’s east coast, positioned between Dublin and Rosslare. The supplied port record places it at 52°47′40.88″N, 006°08′45.74″W and identifies it under UN/LOCODE IEARK. Its practical logistics role is associated with local marine, fishing, leisure and project or general cargo activity rather than a large-scale container gateway. The harbour’s proximity to Arklow town supports local collection and delivery, while international containerised cargo will normally require confirmation of an appropriate feeder, transshipment or alternative Irish gateway. Our service team treats vessel acceptance, cargo type, draft, handling equipment and road access as shipment-specific matters requiring advance confirmation.
| UN/LOCODE | IEARK |
|---|---|
| Port / city | Arklow, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52.7946892, -6.1460388 |
| Port character | Coastal harbour at the Avoca River mouth; mixed local marine, fishing, leisure and commercial use |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Harbour and marine access: The facility is located at the Avoca River mouth. Vessel size, draft, tidal window, pilotage and berth suitability must be confirmed for each call.
- General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery, steel, timber or other non-containerised cargo may be considered only after confirming lifting arrangements, laydown space and safe handling procedures.
- Container cargo: Standard container loading, discharge, storage, reefer points and empty-container release should not be presumed. Our team will verify the actual operating option before booking.
- Road collection and delivery: Arklow’s town-side location supports local road logistics, but vehicle dimensions, turning space, delivery timing and access constraints require a pre-check.
- Storage and inspection: Temporary storage, customs presentation and examination arrangements are shipment-specific and should be arranged in advance with the relevant operator or authority.
Routes & Logistics Timing
- International containers: Cargo may need to move through a suitable Irish or UK-connected gateway, with a feeder, transshipment or road-leg solution selected according to carrier acceptance and equipment availability.
- Regional coastal or project movements: Direct marine routing can be considered where vessel type, cargo dimensions, tide and handling resources are compatible; this is not an assumed scheduled service.
- Transit planning: Total lead time depends on port acceptance, sailing availability, transshipment, customs status, road distance, tidal restrictions and cargo inspection. Our team provides a confirmed schedule only after operational verification.
- Weather and tide exposure: River-mouth conditions can affect the usable arrival window. A realistic plan should include contingency for pilotage, weather, berth readiness and inland delivery.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Immediate hinterland: Arklow and surrounding County Wicklow communities are the primary local service area, with road distribution forming the practical inland connection.
- Regional positioning: The port’s location between Dublin and Rosslare allows comparison of gateway, coastal and road options, particularly when cargo is sensitive to equipment availability or sailing frequency.
- Likely cargo profile: Fishing-related supplies, marine equipment, general cargo, project pieces, construction materials and other non-containerised consignments may be relevant, subject to operator acceptance.
- Containerised cargo: Importers and exporters should distinguish between cargo destined for Arklow by road and cargo physically handled at IEARK; these are not automatically the same logistics solution.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-offs: Confirm terminal or harbour acceptance, documentation cut-off, cargo readiness, vehicle appointment and any tidal or weather-related operating window before dispatch.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantities, package details and emergency-contact information. Obtain written acceptance before moving DG to the harbour.
- Customs and security: Ensure the correct import, export or transit procedure, commodity classification, commercial documents and safety/security filings are aligned with the actual port or gateway used. Irish customs requirements should be checked with revenue.ie.
- Inland delivery: Check gross mass, axle distribution, vehicle suitability, lifting points, escort requirements and any local access restrictions for oversized or heavy cargo.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, packing photographs and handling requirements before requesting a rate; this allows our team to test whether IEARK is operationally suitable.
- For FCL or LCL cargo, request a comparison between an Arklow delivery solution and an alternative Irish gateway, including any additional haulage, transshipment, storage and customs legs.
- Use seaworthy packing with clearly marked lifting points and verified gross mass. For machinery or project cargo, provide lashing plans and lifting studies where required.
- Keep the inland delivery appointment flexible until berth, tide, equipment and customs status are confirmed. Build contingency into the final-mile plan rather than relying on an unverified port cut-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can IEARK be used for standard full-container shipments?
Do not assume that Arklow offers regular container-terminal handling, storage or empty-equipment services. Our team will verify the actual acceptance route and, where necessary, compare a nearby gateway with road delivery to Arklow.
Is Arklow suitable for breakbulk or project cargo?
It may be suitable for selected cargoes, but acceptance depends on vessel dimensions, draft, tide, berth availability, lifting equipment, laydown space and safe delivery access. Cargo particulars must be reviewed before quotation.
What is the normal transit time to or from Arklow?
There is no single dependable transit time for IEARK. The schedule depends on the selected gateway or vessel, transshipment, customs status, road leg, tide and weather. We issue a time estimate only after confirming the complete routing.
What information is needed for a rate request?
Provide origin and destination, Incoterms, cargo description, HS code where available, package count, dimensions, gross weight, DG status, readiness date, delivery address and any lifting or temperature-control requirements.
Who should confirm current harbour operating conditions?
Our service team coordinates confirmation with the relevant harbour or cargo operator and checks the current customs and carrier requirements. Operating conditions, acceptance and local procedures remain subject to the latest written confirmation.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, geographical description and port-management note in this module are based on the supplied IEARK port record. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as shipment-specific guidance where current berth, equipment, schedule or capacity confirmation is required.
For local-government and harbour administration context, verification should be made through wicklow.ie. For Irish customs procedures and revenue-related compliance, consult revenue.ie. These domains are provided as authoritative verification points; no unverified throughput, berth, draft, vessel schedule, tariff or transit-time figure is presented.