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IEDFA Dublin-ferryport Terminal 1 Port
Dublin-ferryport Terminal 1 Port is the seaport of Dublin-ferryport terminal 1, in the city of Dublin-ferryport terminal 1in Ireland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is IEDFA.

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Port Code

IEDFA

Name

Dublin-ferryport Terminal 1

Country / Region

Ireland

City

Dublin-ferryport terminal 1

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

53.3166667

Longitude

6.1833333

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 1, identified by UN/LOCODE IEDFA, is a ferry-oriented port location in Dublin, Ireland. Its operating profile is associated with short-sea RoRo and ferry cargo rather than a conventional container-port workflow. The terminal’s value lies in connecting Ireland with continental European and United Kingdom trade lanes through accompanied and unaccompanied trailers, accompanied vehicles, passenger vehicles and project or out-of-gauge units subject to carrier acceptance. The supplied record places the location at approximately 53.3166667° N, 6.1833333° W. Our service team uses the exact terminal designation and carrier booking instructions when arranging pre-carriage, terminal delivery and customs coordination; sailing, gate and acceptance details must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

UN/LOCODE	IEDFA
Port name	Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 1
Country / region	Ireland / Dublin-Ferryport
Coordinates in supplied record	53.3166667° N, 6.1833333° W
Primary logistics profile	Ferry and RoRo terminal handling; confirm cargo acceptance with the booked operator

Key Highlights

Ferry-first operating modelPlan around vehicle and trailer presentation rules, not standard container-yard cut-off assumptions.

Multimodal pre-carriageRoad haulage is normally central to terminal delivery; equipment type and driver requirements should be fixed before booking.

Schedule sensitivityMissed sailing, late arrival, customs holds and terminal congestion can move cargo to a later departure.

Irish import controlsGoods moving between Ireland, Great Britain and the EU may require different customs, transit and safety-security data depending on the routing.

Terminal-specific acceptanceDangerous goods, non-running units, oversized cargo and temperature-controlled equipment require advance approval.

Facilities & Services

RoRo and ferry handling: vehicle and trailer reception, marshalling and vessel loading are governed by the relevant ferry operator’s booking and terminal procedures.
Vehicle and trailer staging: cargo may be directed to designated pre-gate, check-in or holding areas. Space, dwell limits and driver access should be confirmed before dispatch.
Road collection and delivery: our service team can coordinate Irish or cross-border haulage, including trailer appointments, driver instructions and delivery evidence where available.
Customs and inspection coordination: documentary checks, customs presentation or physical inspection may require cargo to remain available at an instructed location rather than proceeding directly to delivery.
Special cargo handling: dangerous goods, abnormal loads, refrigerated units, non-running vehicles and cargo requiring lifting or securing are subject to prior terminal and carrier approval.

The supplied port record does not establish container-yard, rail, warehousing, berth, draft or equipment specifications for IEDFA. Our team confirms the actual service scope with the booked operator before issuing final dispatch instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Continental Europe: ferry-linked RoRo planning may be used for Ireland–Europe movements, with the precise port pair, sailing pattern and cargo acceptance determined by the selected operator.
Great Britain: UK routing requires careful review of the chosen corridor, customs status, transit documentation and any applicable safety and security filing requirements.
Irish domestic distribution: Dublin provides a practical gateway for deliveries to the greater Dublin area and onward road distribution to other Irish regions, subject to haulage availability.
Time planning: total transit includes booking confirmation, cargo preparation, road positioning, terminal cut-off, sailing, discharge, customs release and final delivery. We do not promise a fixed transit time without a confirmed sailing and route.

Schedules, cut-off times and port-pair availability can change because of weather, vessel rotation, operational disruption, customs status or carrier capacity. Our service team confirms the live timetable and applicable terminal deadline before cargo dispatch.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Dublin and the surrounding east-coast distribution area, with onward road connections to manufacturing, retail, construction and logistics locations across Ireland.
Typical RoRo cargo: accompanied and unaccompanied trailers, commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, machinery and rolling project cargo where accepted by the carrier.
Trade-related cargo: palletised manufactured goods, retail replenishment, food and beverage products, industrial components and time-sensitive consignments may move through ferry networks subject to packaging and regulatory requirements.
Special handling: non-running vehicles, high or wide units, temperature-controlled trailers and dangerous goods need accurate dimensions, weights, condition details and advance approval.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain the operator’s confirmed booking, vehicle reference and terminal instructions before the truck departs. Treat the published cut-off as a hard operational deadline unless the carrier confirms otherwise.
Customs data: provide commercial invoice, packing details, commodity classification, origin information, parties, transport references and any required customs or transit data early enough for pre-clearance and risk review.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and emergency contact information. Do not present undeclared dangerous goods at the terminal.
Inspection and release: customs or security intervention may delay loading or delivery. Cargo must remain accessible, and the haulier should not remove or redirect the unit without release instructions from the responsible party.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the exact cargo type, dimensions, gross weight, running status, trailer or vehicle details and any special equipment requirement before requesting a firm quotation.
Keep a planning buffer between inland collection and terminal cut-off. For urgent cargo, ask us to compare available ferry options and alternative port corridors before the unit is dispatched.
Use secure, weather-resistant packaging and verify load restraint, axle-weight distribution and trailer suitability with the haulier, especially for machinery and high-value rolling cargo.
For Great Britain or other customs-sensitive routing, align the exporter, importer, customs representative and carrier on declaration responsibility before booking; retain proof of export, transit and delivery where required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a standard container directly into IEDFA?: IEDFA is identified as Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 1 and should be treated as a ferry/RoRo location for planning purposes. Container acceptance is not assumed. Our service team checks the carrier’s equipment policy and, where necessary, proposes a suitable container terminal or alternative routing.
What information is required for a trailer or vehicle booking?: Provide cargo description, dimensions, gross weight, trailer or vehicle type, registration or identification details where applicable, running or non-running status, dangerous-goods information and the requested sailing window. The operator may require additional data.
How early should a truck arrive at the terminal?: Arrival must follow the confirmed carrier and terminal instructions. There is no universal cut-off for every sailing, so our team obtains the live gate, check-in and documentation deadlines before arranging collection.
Will customs clearance be completed before ferry loading?: Not necessarily. The answer depends on the trade route, declaration type, transit arrangement, cargo risk status and carrier process. We coordinate the responsible customs party and verify whether pre-clearance or a control procedure is required.
Can dangerous goods or oversized units be accepted?: They may be accepted only with prior carrier and terminal approval. Send complete classification, dimensions, weights and handling requirements to our service team before booking or inland dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers and coordinates in this module are reproduced from the supplied port record for UN/LOCODE IEDFA. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance for a ferry/RoRo terminal and are not a substitute for the booked carrier’s live acceptance, schedule, customs or gate instructions.

Port and terminal verification: dublinport.ie
Irish customs and import/export compliance: revenue.ie
Irish government transport and maritime information: gov.ie

No berth dimensions, draft, throughput, sailing frequency, carrier list, terminal opening hours, charges or guaranteed transit times are stated because they require live confirmation from the responsible operator or authority.