IECLA Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of IECLA
Clarecastle Port is the seaport of Clarecastle, in the city of Clarecastlein Ireland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is IECLA.
Port Overview
Clarecastle (UN/LOCODE: IECLA) is a small historic quay settlement on the River Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. It formerly supported boat movements and the delivery of goods toward Ennis where river navigation was constrained. The supplied port record describes its present use as mainly fishing and recreation rather than an active container or commercial liner terminal. For international cargo, our service team therefore treats IECLA as a local coastal or river-side reference point requiring operational confirmation, not as a default port for FCL, LCL or regular ocean bookings.
| Port code | IECLA |
|---|---|
| Location | Clarecastle, Ireland |
| Area classification | Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea region |
| Coordinates in supplied record | 52.8147376, -8.9642515; the same record also lists 52.8000000, -8.9333333. Our team will confirm the exact delivery or collection point before booking. |
| Container booking indicator | FCL: 0; LCL: 0 in the supplied platform record |
Key Highlights
- IECLA is best understood as a historic local quay and waterways location, not a confirmed commercial container gateway.
- Fishing and recreational activity may coexist with any local marine movement; cargo access must be checked case by case.
- International cargo will normally require coordination with a suitable commercial seaport, inland depot or road transport point.
- The River Fergus and the former connection with Ennis are operationally relevant, but navigability and cargo handling must not be assumed.
- Our team can use IECLA as a destination reference while validating the actual terminal, customs point, equipment and delivery address.
Facilities & Services
The available record does not establish a commercial terminal specification for IECLA. We therefore separate confirmed location characteristics from services that must be arranged through an alternative gateway or local operator.
- Marine use: the supplied description identifies fishing and recreation as current uses; commercial cargo berthing should be confirmed before any voyage or barge plan.
- Container handling: no FCL/LCL service or container yard capability is indicated in the platform data. Our team will not quote quay-side loading or discharge without written local confirmation.
- Breakbulk and project cargo: lifting gear, quay load limits, access clearance and safe working arrangements require a site-specific check.
- Warehousing and customs: cargo storage, examination and customs presentation should be arranged at the confirmed commercial facility rather than assumed at Clarecastle.
- Inland transport: road collection or delivery may be possible, subject to vehicle dimensions, local access, time restrictions and the final consignee address.
Routes & Transit Times
- IECLA should not be presented as having regular direct container sailings. Ocean cargo will generally be routed through a confirmed Irish commercial port or European hub, followed by road delivery.
- For exports, our team will verify the actual receiving terminal, carrier cut-off, verified gross mass deadline, export customs location and inland collection window before confirming a schedule.
- For imports, the practical transit plan depends on discharge port, transshipment, customs release, equipment availability and the final road leg to Clarecastle or Ennis.
- No fixed transit time is promised for IECLA. Weather, tide, local access, terminal allocation, customs intervention and carrier changes can materially affect the door-to-door schedule.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Immediate area: Clarecastle and the Ennis area form the relevant local delivery context, with the final address determining the practical inland solution.
- Likely cargo profile: local supplies, fishing-related goods, general provisions and small consignments are more consistent with the stated present use than regular containerized trade.
- International shipments: palletized general cargo, machinery, spare parts and project pieces should normally be planned through a verified commercial terminal and road feeder.
- Equipment matching: oversized, heavy or non-stackable cargo requires advance checks on lifting method, vehicle type, turning space, road restrictions and delivery appointment.
Operations & Compliance
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the complete cargo profile, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, commodity and final delivery address before selecting IECLA as a destination reference.
- For containerized cargo, request a door-to-door or depot-to-door plan through a confirmed commercial port rather than assuming quay-side delivery at Clarecastle.
- Use weather-resistant packaging and secure all cargo for road movement; heavy or oversized pieces should include lifting points and a site unloading plan.
- Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, origin information and any applicable licences early enough for customs review and possible inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team does not treat IECLA as a confirmed container terminal. We will first identify the actual ocean discharge or receiving terminal and then arrange the road leg to the Clarecastle area if feasible.
The location has a historic boat and quay function, but present-day commercial access, navigability, berth suitability and handling capability must be confirmed with the relevant local operator before planning a vessel movement.
That depends on the declaration route and the facility designated by customs or the carrier. Our service team will coordinate the approved examination location and any required onward movement.
No standard IECLA transit time is published in the supplied data. The schedule depends on the selected commercial gateway, transshipment, customs release, trucking capacity and final-site access.
Use the legally correct consignee and delivery address, not only “Clarecastle” or IECLA. Our team will verify the postcode, receiving party, terminal or depot and delivery instructions before document release.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, country, city, area classification, coordinates, usage description and platform FCL/LCL indicators are reproduced from the supplied IECLA port record. The record contains two coordinate pairs; our team treats the precise operational point as subject to confirmation.
- Irish local-government and place-access verification: clarecoco.ie. This does not by itself establish berth, cargo-handling, customs or terminal specifications.
- Irish government and regulatory context: gov.ie. Applicable transport, maritime and customs requirements remain dependent on the actual facility and shipment.
- Irish customs reference: revenue.ie. Declaration, examination and release arrangements must be checked against the shipment and designated customs location.
No unverified berth dimensions, draft, vessel schedule, terminal capacity, handling rate, carrier coverage, fee or transit-time claim is presented for IECLA.