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IEDFC Dublin-ferryport Terminal 3 Port
Dublin-ferryport Terminal 3 Port is the seaport of Dublin-ferryport terminal 3, in the city of Dublin-ferryport terminal 3in Ireland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is IEDFC.

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Port Code

IEDFC

Name

Dublin-ferryport Terminal 3

Country / Region

Ireland

City

Dublin-ferryport terminal 3

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

53.3166667

Longitude

6.2333333

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Port Overview

Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 3, identified by UN/LOCODE IEDFC, is located in the Dublin Ferryport area of Ireland at approximately 53.3166667° N, 6.2333333° W. The location is associated with Dublin’s ferry-port logistics environment and should be treated primarily as a ferry and Ro-Ro-oriented terminal reference rather than as a conventional container terminal. For freight forwarders, the key planning issue is the coordination of accompanied or unaccompanied trailers, driver and vehicle documentation, ferry sailing schedules, port access controls and Irish import or transit formalities. Our platform uses the supplied terminal code and coordinates as the reference identity; terminal-specific acceptance, cargo restrictions and booking procedures must be confirmed with the relevant carrier or terminal operator before dispatch.

UN/LOCODE	IEDFC
Port name	Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 3
Country / region	Ireland (IE) / Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea logistics region
Reference coordinates	53.3166667° N, 6.2333333° W
Primary logistics profile	Ferry and Ro-Ro terminal reference; terminal handling details subject to operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Ro-Ro planning first Cargo is generally planned around trailer, vehicle or ferry movements rather than standard container-gate procedures.

Schedule-sensitive operation Sailing cut-offs, vehicle check-in windows and terminal access rules can materially affect loading feasibility.

Post-Brexit customs interface Ireland–Great Britain movements may require advance customs, transit or safety and security data depending on the route and cargo.

Road-led hinterland Dublin and the wider Irish market are mainly reached by controlled road delivery, with delivery slots and driver instructions requiring advance alignment.

Facilities & Services

Ferry and Ro-Ro interface: The terminal reference is suited to vehicle, trailer and ferry cargo planning. Acceptance of specific cargo types, dimensions and operating modes must be checked with the nominated carrier.
Vehicle and trailer processing: Unaccompanied trailers, accompanied units, vans and commercial vehicles may follow different booking, check-in and release procedures; the booking party should obtain written terminal instructions.
Port access and staging: Driver identity, vehicle registration, booking references and arrival windows may be required. Our service team can consolidate these instructions into a driver-ready dispatch sheet.
Customs and inspection coordination: Customs documentation, documentary controls and any physical inspection are normally coordinated through the applicable declaration, transit and port-release process.
Road collection and delivery: Dublin-area collection can be arranged through road haulage partners, subject to vehicle availability, cargo dimensions, delivery restrictions and confirmed terminal release status.

No container yard, rail connection, berth dimensions, storage capacity or terminal opening hours are assumed for IEDFC without carrier or terminal confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Irish Sea movements: Ferry-based cargo flows may connect Ireland with Great Britain or other European gateways, depending on the carrier’s current network and sailing plan. We do not assume a direct service, fixed frequency or fixed transit time.
Continental Europe: Shipments may require a direct ferry movement or a combined road-and-ferry solution through another Irish or European gateway. The appropriate option depends on cargo type, customs status and sailing availability.
Transit-time variables: Actual door-to-door timing is affected by booking cut-off, port check-in, customs release, inspection, driver availability, weather, sailing changes and onward delivery capacity.
Planning method: Our service team confirms the selected sailing, cargo acceptance, documentation deadline and final delivery appointment before issuing a firm transport plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Immediate hinterland: Dublin metropolitan distribution, manufacturing, retail, construction and logistics sites are the principal road-delivery market associated with the terminal location.
National distribution: The port area can function as an entry or exit point for cargo moving onward to other parts of Ireland, subject to road capacity, delivery appointments and carrier release procedures.
Typical cargo profile: General palletised freight, retail stock, industrial components, machinery, packaged food products, trailers and commercial vehicles may be handled through ferry-oriented supply chains, subject to carrier acceptance.
Special cargo: Temperature-controlled, oversized, hazardous or high-value cargo requires advance approval, dedicated equipment and route-specific documentation rather than standard booking treatment.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Ferry booking cut-offs and physical check-in deadlines are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the carrier’s current cargo, documentation and vehicle-arrival deadlines and builds a buffer for congestion or customs intervention.
Customs status: The commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, commodity classification, customs procedure and any transit reference must match the actual movement. For applicable routes, advance safety and security data may also be required.
Dangerous goods: IMDG, ADR and carrier-specific dangerous-goods requirements may apply. The shipper should provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantities, packaging details and emergency contact before booking.
Inspection and release: Customs or regulatory selection can delay loading or delivery. Cargo should not be dispatched to the port until the relevant declaration, pre-lodgement and release instructions have been checked.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile early, including trailer or vehicle type, dimensions, gross weight, cargo description, customs status and whether the movement is accompanied or unaccompanied.
Request a written confirmation of the selected sailing, terminal check-in procedure, booking reference, cargo cut-off and driver requirements before arranging the inland leg.
Use secure internal blocking and lashing suitable for ferry transport; oversized, unstable, temperature-controlled or hazardous cargo should be declared before equipment allocation.
Prepare a contingency route through another suitable ferry or port gateway only after checking customs continuity, carrier acceptance, road mileage, delivery timing and additional handling costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IEDFC a container terminal?

IEDFC is identified as Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 3 and should be planned as a ferry and Ro-Ro-oriented terminal reference. Container acceptance, lift-on/lift-off handling and storage arrangements must be confirmed with the selected carrier rather than assumed from the UN/LOCODE.

Can our team deliver a trailer directly to the terminal?

Yes, where the booked service permits it, but the carrier’s booking reference, vehicle details, check-in window and cargo documentation must be in place. Our service team verifies these items before instructing the haulier to arrive.

What information is required for a ferry booking?

Normally, the carrier needs the cargo description, units or packages, dimensions, gross weight, vehicle or trailer details, accompanied status, dangerous-goods information where applicable, customs status and shipper or consignee details.

How should post-Brexit Ireland–Great Britain cargo be handled?

The customs route and data requirements depend on the movement, origin, destination, goods and procedure used. Our team checks declaration, transit and safety or security requirements with the responsible customs party before the vehicle is sent to the port.

Can you guarantee a transit time?

We can provide a planning estimate after confirming the sailing and inland legs, but a fixed guarantee is not appropriate until booking, customs release, terminal acceptance and delivery capacity are confirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city label and reference coordinates in this module are taken from the supplied IEDFC port record. Operational descriptions are limited to the ferry-port classification implied by the terminal name and to standard Ro-Ro forwarding practice; terminal-specific facilities, cut-offs, schedules, charges and acceptance rules require current confirmation.

Port context and operational verification: dublinport.ie
Irish customs and import or transit compliance: revenue.ie
Regulatory and transport policy context: gov.ie

The listed domains are provided for source verification. Sailing availability, terminal instructions, customs decisions and carrier requirements remain subject to the latest official or carrier-issued confirmation.