IECOB Port Code Lookup

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IECOB Cobh Port
Cobh Port is the seaport of Cobh, in the city of Cobhin Ireland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is IECOB.

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Port Code

IECOB

Name

Cobh

Country / Region

Ireland

City

Cobh

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

51.8491421

Longitude

-8.2975268

Est. Unit Price

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Cobh Port, Ireland

International Freight Forwarding Profile

UN/LOCODEIECOB

CountryIreland

CityCobh

Coordinates51.8491421, -8.2975268

IECOB identifies Cobh on Ireland’s southern coast, within the wider Port of Cork harbour system. It is a sheltered natural-harbour location with a strong maritime, industrial, naval and cruise heritage. For cargo planning, our service team treats Cobh as a port-area reference rather than assuming that every cargo operation is performed at the same quay or terminal. The exact load or discharge facility, cargo acceptance conditions and inland routing must therefore be confirmed against the booking, shipping instruction and carrier release. Cobh is particularly relevant to Irish south-coast supply chains, while time-sensitive container cargo may require a confirmed connection through the appropriate Port of Cork facility or another Irish gateway.

Key Highlights

Port-area accuracy matters: IECOB is the Cobh location code; our team verifies the physical terminal and final cargo handling point before issuing shipping instructions.
Natural-harbour setting: Harbour geography supports maritime access, but tide, berth planning, vessel draft, weather and terminal instructions can affect the operational window.
Multimodal planning: Road collection and delivery are central to Irish inland moves; the final-mile route, vehicle type and delivery appointment should be checked in advance.
Mixed cargo environment: The wider Port of Cork area supports commercial, industrial, project, bulk and passenger-related activity, so cargo-specific restrictions may apply.
Schedule variability: Ocean transit and Irish inland delivery times depend on the selected carrier connection, transshipment, customs status, terminal release and local traffic conditions.

Facilities & Services

Logistics area	Practical planning guidance
Quays and port facilities	The Port of Cork system includes different operational locations and cargo functions. Our service team confirms the nominated quay, terminal acceptance rules and vessel call details rather than inferring them from the Cobh code alone.
Container cargo	Container bookings require confirmation of the actual terminal, equipment availability, empty-release instructions, cut-off time and verified gross mass procedure.
Breakbulk and project cargo	Out-of-gauge, heavy-lift and non-unitised cargo should be pre-advised with dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points, packing details and proposed handling equipment.
Bulk and industrial cargo	Commodity, packaging, dust-control, discharge and storage requirements are facility-specific. Our team obtains written acceptance before cargo is dispatched.
Road collection and delivery	Irish road haulage is normally coordinated through pre-booked vehicle movements. Trailer type, access restrictions, delivery appointment and driver documents should be confirmed before collection.
Inspection and customs support	Our service team coordinates customs documentation, inspection arrangements and terminal release status, subject to Irish customs and facility procedures.

Routes & Transit Times

European trade: Cargo may be planned through carrier networks linking Ireland with continental European gateways, often involving a feeder, short-sea or transshipment connection. The actual routing depends on the booking confirmation.
Asia and other long-haul origins: Long-haul cargo generally requires an overseas network connection rather than an assumed direct sailing to Cobh. Our team compares available Irish gateway and transshipment options based on equipment and delivery requirements.
North America and other Atlantic markets: Routing, frequency and port rotation vary by carrier and season. The confirmed bill of lading routing should be used for planning, not a generic port-to-port assumption.
Time drivers: Total lead time is affected by origin cut-off, transshipment, vessel schedule changes, weather, customs clearance, inspection, terminal release, road appointment availability and holiday congestion.

We provide an indicative routing only after checking the commodity, equipment, origin, destination, required delivery date and current carrier schedule. Transit times and sailing availability are subject to confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

South-coast Ireland: Cobh and the wider Cork harbour area serve commercial and industrial activity in County Cork and the surrounding southern Irish region. Delivery planning should use the final consignee address, not only the port code.
Industrial and energy-related supply chains: Machinery, plant components, maintenance materials and other industrial cargo may require project handling, site delivery coordination or special vehicle planning.
Food, pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive cargo: These shipments require validated packaging or reefer instructions, temperature records where applicable, customs readiness and a clearly agreed delivery handover.
General merchandise and manufactured goods: Containerised cargo, palletised freight and consolidated shipments are commonly planned through scheduled carrier and road-feeder networks, subject to terminal acceptance.
Breakbulk and abnormal loads: Dimensions, axle weights, lifting arrangements, route surveys and local permits should be reviewed before the cargo reaches the port area.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and terminal acceptance: Carrier documentation cut-off, VGM cut-off, port gate cut-off, empty pick-up and laden delivery windows are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the operative times from the carrier or terminal for each booking.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, flash point where applicable and emergency contact details. DG acceptance must be obtained before dispatch.
Customs and security data: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, origin information, EORI or other required identifiers and import/export declarations must be consistent. Customs release does not automatically equal terminal release.
Inspections and delivery: A customs or regulatory examination can change the planned delivery date. Cargo should not be sent to the consignee until release, holds, terminal charges and delivery appointment requirements are confirmed.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

State “Cobh, IECOB” together with the named terminal or Port of Cork facility in the booking request, and confirm whether the carrier has accepted that location for the selected service.
For FCL cargo, request empty-release details early and verify container condition, payload, seal number, VGM submission method and the latest laden-gate time.
For LCL, project or abnormal cargo, send carton dimensions, gross and net weights, packing photographs, HS classification and handling requirements before rate confirmation.
Keep a contingency option for an alternative Irish gateway or revised inland plan when the cargo is schedule-critical; the suitable alternative depends on the carrier, final destination and equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IECOB the same as every Port of Cork cargo terminal?

No. IECOB identifies Cobh, while the wider Port of Cork system contains different port locations and cargo functions. Our team confirms the physical terminal, vessel call and cargo acceptance point before booking.

Can I quote a fixed transit time to or from Cobh?

A fixed transit time should not be promised without a confirmed carrier schedule. Routing, transshipment, customs, terminal handling and Irish road delivery can all change the final lead time. We issue an indicative estimate and then update it against the confirmed booking.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

Provide the completed dangerous-goods details, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and any applicable temperature or flash-point information. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be secured before delivery.

Does customs clearance mean the cargo can be delivered?

Not necessarily. Customs release, carrier release, terminal release, payment of applicable charges and a delivery appointment are separate operational conditions. Our team checks each status before arranging final haulage.

What should be checked for oversized cargo?

Confirm overall dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing method, trailer requirements, route restrictions, permits and the receiving site’s unloading capability before the cargo is dispatched.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, English name, country, city and coordinates in this module are based on the supplied IECOB port record. Port-system descriptions and operational context are cross-checked against the official Port of Cork website. Customs and compliance references are presented as general planning guidance and remain subject to current Irish and carrier procedures.

Port authority and port-facility reference: portofcork.ie
Irish government and customs framework: revenue.ie and gov.ie

No unverified berth dimensions, water-depth figures, throughput figures, terminal opening hours, carrier names, sailing frequencies, charges or guaranteed transit times are stated. Current cut-offs, facility acceptance and routing must be confirmed for the individual shipment.