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IEDFT Dublin-dublin Ferryport Terminals Port
Dublin-dublin Ferryport Terminals Port is the seaport of Dublin-dublin ferryport terminals, in the city of Dublin-dublin ferryport terminalsin Ireland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is IEDFT.

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Port Code

IEDFT

Name

Dublin-dublin Ferryport Terminals

Country / Region

Ireland

City

Dublin-dublin ferryport terminals

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

53.3166667

Longitude

6.2333333

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Dublin-Dublin Ferryport Terminals, identified by UN/LOCODE IEDFT, is a ferry-port terminal location in Dublin, Ireland. The supplied coordinate is approximately 53.3166667° N, 6.2333333° W. Its operational profile is primarily associated with roll-on/roll-off ferry movements rather than a conventional deep-sea container gateway. This makes accompanied and unaccompanied trailers, trucks, vans, passenger vehicles and other wheeled cargo central to the planning process. Dublin provides Ireland’s principal east-coast connection point with the United Kingdom and continental Europe, while onward movements depend on the selected ferry service, customs status, road schedule and terminal acceptance rules. Our service team can coordinate the booking, export documentation, customs instructions, vehicle collection and final-mile delivery, subject to confirmation from the relevant carrier and terminal.

UN/LOCODE	IEDFT
Listed name	Dublin-Dublin Ferryport Terminals
Country / code	Ireland / IE
Coordinates in source data	53.3166667° N, 6.2333333° W
Port type	Ferry and Ro-Ro terminal location; final operating arrangements require carrier confirmation

Key Highlights

Ro-Ro-oriented handling: cargo normally moves on wheels or in trailers, so vehicle dimensions, running condition and loading method are more important than container-equipment specifications.
Short-sea and ferry connectivity: Dublin is suited to Ireland–UK and Ireland–continental Europe routing, with the actual port pair, sailing frequency and transit time determined by the booked carrier.
Customs-sensitive routing: movements involving Great Britain or other customs territories require the correct export, import, transit and safety-security data before check-in.
Road-led inland distribution: collection and delivery planning must account for driver hours, urban access, trailer availability, vehicle dimensions and terminal appointment requirements.
Terminal-specific acceptance: cut-off times, dangerous-goods procedures, late-arrival rules and cargo readiness requirements must be confirmed for each sailing.

Facilities & Services

Ro-Ro loading interfaceFerry ramps and vehicle lanes are designed for trailers, trucks, vans, cars and other wheeled units. Cargo must be safe to drive or arranged for the carrier’s approved handling method.

Trailer and vehicle processingUnaccompanied trailers and commercial vehicles may require pre-advice, booking references, vehicle details and designated handover instructions.

Terminal holding areasVehicles and trailers may be staged before loading or collection. Space, dwell limits and acceptance windows are operational matters to confirm with the carrier.

Customs and inspection coordinationOur team can align declarations, supporting documents and inspection instructions with the customs status and the carrier’s cargo-release process.

Road collection and deliveryPre-carriage and on-carriage are generally road-based. We can arrange collection, trailer interchange, delivery appointments and proof-of-delivery controls.

Special cargo handlingOversized units, non-running vehicles, temperature-controlled equipment and dangerous goods require advance approval; acceptance cannot be assumed from the port code alone.

Routes & Transit Times

Ireland–Great Britain: ferry routing may be used for trailers, accompanied vehicles and other Ro-Ro cargo. Customs and border procedures vary according to the goods, origin, destination and chosen route.
Ireland–continental Europe: direct or transshipment-based ferry options may be considered where available. The carrier confirms the port pair, sailing pattern, connection plan and booking conditions.
Multimodal alternatives: for containerized, palletized or non-Ro-Ro cargo, our team may compare ferry-linked trailer solutions with container services through another suitable gateway.
Time-critical variables: sailing availability, terminal cut-off, customs data acceptance, weather, port congestion, driver availability and onward delivery appointments can materially change total transit time. No fixed transit promise should be made before booking confirmation.

Planning rule: quote the complete door-to-door schedule only after the carrier confirms the sailing, cargo acceptance, terminal cut-off and customs arrangement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Dublin and the surrounding east-coast commercial area, with road distribution to other parts of the Republic of Ireland.
Manufacturing and distribution: consumer goods, retail replenishment, industrial supplies, machinery and general palletized freight are commonly suited to trailer-based movement.
Automotive and wheeled cargo: cars, vans, trucks, trailers and rolling equipment require accurate dimensions, registration or identification details where applicable, and confirmation of running or non-running status.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: refrigerated trailers or controlled shipments require power, monitoring, loading and delivery arrangements agreed in advance with the carrier and service providers.
Project and abnormal loads: heavy or oversized units need route checks, lifting or towing plans and prior terminal approval; standard ferry acceptance must not be assumed.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain the carrier’s confirmed booking, vehicle or trailer reference, cargo-ready time and terminal check-in cut-off. Late arrival may lead to rollover or additional handling arrangements, subject to carrier rules.
Customs documentation: provide commercial invoices, packing information, commodity codes, origin details, export references and required transit or import data before the cargo reaches the terminal. For Great Britain movements, verify the applicable customs and safety-security requirements.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct IMDG information, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantities and vehicle or trailer details before booking. Written acceptance is required for regulated cargo.
Inland transport controls: confirm trailer dimensions, gross weight, axle distribution, driver documents, vehicle condition, delivery restrictions and unloading appointments. Urban Dublin access may require additional time and route planning.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo type, number of units, dimensions, gross weight, loading status, hazardous-goods details and preferred delivery date before we request a sailing.
For unaccompanied trailers, verify who supplies the trailer, where it is collected, whether it is roadworthy, and how keys, seals, documents and temperature settings are transferred.
Use a clear cargo description and consistent commodity codes across the invoice, packing list, customs declaration and booking data. Resolve data discrepancies before terminal check-in.
Build contingency time around cut-off and delivery appointments. If the shipment is not suitable for Ro-Ro handling, our team can compare container, groupage or alternative ferry-linked solutions subject to cargo characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can IEDFT be used for ordinary container bookings?: IEDFT identifies Dublin-Dublin Ferryport Terminals and should be treated as a ferry/Ro-Ro terminal location. Container acceptance is not implied. Our team will check the cargo profile and propose a suitable container or trailer gateway if required.
What information is needed to book an unaccompanied trailer?: Normally provide trailer number, dimensions, gross weight, cargo description, dangerous-goods status, temperature requirements, loading condition, customs references and the collection or delivery plan. The carrier may request additional details.
How early should customs documents be submitted?: Before the carrier’s document cut-off and before the unit arrives for check-in. The exact deadline varies by route and carrier, so our service team confirms it with the booking instructions.
Can dangerous goods move through the terminal?: Potentially, but only with complete and accurate dangerous-goods declarations and prior carrier or terminal acceptance. Restrictions may depend on the substance, quantity, equipment and sailing.
Is a fixed transit time available from Dublin?: Not from the port code alone. The confirmed sailing, connection, customs status, terminal cut-off, weather and final delivery appointment determine the door-to-door schedule.

Data Sources & Provenance

The UN/LOCODE, listed port name, country code and coordinates in this module are taken from the supplied port record for IEDFT. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance for a Dublin ferry-terminal location and remain subject to the booked carrier’s and terminal’s current instructions.

Port authority and port operations: dublinport.ie
Irish customs and import/export compliance: revenue.ie
Irish government transport and border information: gov.ie

Verification boundary: carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, acceptance of special cargo, customs requirements and available services can change. Our service team verifies these items against the active booking before cargo dispatch.