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IEHOW Howth Port
Howth Port is the seaport of Howth, in the city of Howthin Ireland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is IEHOW.

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Port Code

IEHOW

Name

Howth

Country / Region

Ireland

City

Howth

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

53.3830556

Longitude

-6.0666667

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Howth (UN/LOCODE: IEHOW) is an artificial harbour on the north shore of Howth Head, at the northern side of Dublin Bay, Ireland. The harbour is enclosed by East and West Piers and is primarily oriented toward fishing activity, with a yacht marina also operating under Howth Yacht Club. For international freight planning, IEHOW should be treated as a small, draft-constrained local harbour rather than a conventional deep-sea container gateway. Our service team can assess whether the cargo is operationally compatible with the harbour or should be routed through a more suitable Irish gateway before arranging the onward road movement.

UN/LOCODE	IEHOW	Country / City	Ireland / Howth
Coordinates	53.3830556, -6.0666667	Port type	Artificial fishing harbour with yacht marina
Reported harbour area	26.3 ha at high water; 12.1 ha at low water	Record vessel limits	Length 41 m; deadweight 97 t
Draft figures in supplied record	Maximum draft stated as 4.8 m; maximum draught also stated as 3.5 m. Confirm the applicable berth, tide and vessel restriction before fixing.

Key Highlights

Harbour profileFishing-led port with marina activity; not positioned as a standard container hub.

Physical constraintsShort vessel length and low deadweight figures require vessel-specific acceptance checks.

Tidal sensitivityReported water area changes materially between high and low water, so access planning should include tide and under-keel clearance review.

Dublin Bay locationUseful for local or project-specific movements around the Dublin area, subject to cargo handling confirmation.

Routing disciplineContainerised or regular liner cargo may need an alternative gateway and a separate Irish road leg.

Facilities & Services

Harbour infrastructure: East and West Piers form the enclosed artificial harbour; berth suitability must be checked against the actual vessel dimensions and tide.
Fishing operations: The port’s primary role is fishing-related, so berth availability and working priority may differ from commercial liner terminals.
Yacht marina: Accommodation for approximately 330 yachts is stated in the supplied port record and is under Howth Yacht Club control; this should not be interpreted as commercial cargo capacity.
Container and terminal handling: No regular container-terminal, rail-terminal, public bonded-warehouse or dedicated heavy-lift capability is assumed for IEHOW. Our team will verify the required handling arrangement before booking.
Road connection: Local road collection or delivery may be arranged subject to vehicle access, cargo dimensions, parking, traffic and any harbour-side operating restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: IEHOW is more suitable for locally coordinated fishing, marine, yacht-related or small-vessel movements than for scheduled deep-sea container services.
Alternative gateway connection: For FCL, LCL or regular international liner cargo, our service team will normally compare an appropriate Irish container gateway with direct road delivery to the Howth area. The gateway, carrier and service pattern must be confirmed case by case.
Transit-time variables: Actual timing depends on feeder or mainline connection, transhipment, customs status, berth acceptance, tide, weather, road traffic and availability of suitable local equipment.
Planning rule: We do not promise a direct sailing, fixed frequency or guaranteed transit time for IEHOW; the booking confirmation and carrier or port acceptance remain controlling.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Howth and the wider Dublin Bay / Dublin metropolitan area, with the final delivery radius determined by vehicle type and cargo dimensions.
Fishing and marine supply: Fishing equipment, provisions, maintenance materials and other marine-related consignments are operationally more aligned with the harbour’s profile.
Yacht-related cargo: Small project consignments, spare parts and boat-service materials may be considered after confirming handling access and delivery instructions.
General cargo qualification: Palletised, oversized or containerised cargo should not be assumed acceptable at the harbour; our team will check lifting, storage, road access and consignee-side unloading arrangements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: IEHOW-specific cargo cut-off, receiving window and berth instructions must be obtained from the actual port or handling party. Do not apply a container-terminal closing time without written confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details and emergency contact before acceptance. Dangerous goods, bunkers and marine chemicals require advance approval.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any required import, export or transit data must match the physical cargo. Irish customs procedures should be checked with revenue.ie.
Road delivery: Confirm gross weight, dimensions, lifting points, tail-lift or crane requirements, vehicle access and delivery appointment. Oversized movements may require route assessment and additional controls.

Operational caution: The supplied record contains both 4.8 m and 3.5 m draught figures. Our service team will use the accepted vessel/berth restriction and current harbour instruction, not the higher figure alone, when evaluating a sailing.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile before quotation: commodity, packing, dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, dangerous-goods status and required delivery location.
For containerised international cargo, ask our service team to compare a suitable Irish container gateway plus road delivery rather than assuming IEHOW can receive a standard box.
Build schedule margin for tide, weather, fishing activity, berth confirmation, customs release and local road access; avoid making a time-critical promise on port name alone.
For machinery or project cargo, obtain pre-advice approval and arrange a site survey where necessary. Confirm whether unloading equipment is available at the consignee or must be sourced separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can IEHOW be used for ordinary FCL container import or export?

It should not be assumed. Howth is described as a fishing-led artificial harbour, and the supplied record does not establish a regular container terminal or liner service. Our team will compare an alternative gateway and road delivery where container handling is required.

What vessel size should be used for preliminary planning?

The supplied port record reports a maximum recorded vessel length of 41 m and maximum deadweight of 97 t. It also gives differing draught figures of 4.8 m and 3.5 m. Final acceptance depends on vessel, berth, tide and current harbour instructions.

Is Howth suitable for oversized or heavy project cargo?

Only after a specific handling review. Cargo dimensions, weight, lifting points, quay access, mobile equipment, road restrictions and consignee unloading capability must all be confirmed before quotation or booking.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?

Declare them before booking or collection, with complete IMO and packaging information. Acceptance, segregation, storage and handling requirements must be confirmed with the responsible port or handling party.

Which information is needed for a reliable quote?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, Incoterms, customs status, packing type, package count, dimensions, gross weight, hazardous-goods details, required delivery date and whether lifting or special road equipment is needed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port record: Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, harbour classification, area figures, vessel dimensions and draft statements are reproduced from the IEHOW port data supplied for this page. These figures are planning references and require confirmation against the current berth, vessel and harbour operating conditions.

Regulatory reference: Irish customs and import/export compliance information should be verified through revenue.ie. Irish government marine, harbour and fisheries policy information should be checked through gov.ie.

Verification boundary: No unverified terminal name, carrier, sailing frequency, handling rate, public warehouse, rail connection, opening hour, charge or guaranteed transit time is stated. Our service team will obtain current port acceptance and carrier confirmation before final booking.