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Port of Felixstowe

Explore reference port details and available public AIS positions near the Port of Felixstowe, UK.

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4M TEU

Annual container throughput of 4M TEU.

Container

Primary port type: Container.

UK

Located in UK, serving regional and international trade.

Public AIS Data

Latest available vessel positions; coverage and reporting intervals vary.

About the Port of Felixstowe

Felixstowe is the UK's largest container port, handling nearly half of Britain's containerized trade on the Suffolk coast.

Port Details

  • Location: Felixstowe, UK
  • Port Code: GBFXT
  • Type: Container
  • Annual Throughput: 4M TEU

Live ships near Port of Felixstowe (57 within 30 km)

Latest available AIS positions of vessels observed within 30 km of the port. Showing closest 20; coverage and report intervals vary.

VesselFlagTypeDistanceSpeedDestination
SVITZER VIDAR🇬🇧 United Kingdom2 km0.0 kt
SVITZER SKY🇬🇧 United KingdomTowing2 km0.0 ktFELIXSTOWE
SVITZER SHOTLEY🇬🇧 United KingdomTug2 km0.0 ktFELIXSTOWE
MTS VALOUR🇬🇧 United Kingdom2 km1.8 kt
HMM SOUTHAMPTON🇰🇷 South KoreaCargo2 km0.0 ktGBFXT->BEANR
KILIA🇵🇹 MadeiraCargo Hazardous A3 km0.0 ktDEWVN
ACACIA SEAWAYS🇱🇹 LithuaniaCargo Hazardous A3 km14.0 ktGB FXT <-> NL VLA
SVITZER DEBEN🇬🇧 United KingdomTug3 km5.8 ktFELIXSTOWE
SVITZER KENT🇬🇧 United KingdomTug3 km6.8 ktFELIXSTOWE
SOFIA EXPRESS🇱🇷 Liberia4 km0.0 kt
PL ST BRENDAN🇬🇧 United KingdomPilot vessel4 km0.0 ktPILOTAGE
GNHLIONHEART🇬🇧 United Kingdom4 km0.1 kt
MSC RANIA VIII🇨🇾 CyprusCargo4 km0.0 ktANTWERP
GALATEA🇬🇧 United KingdomCargo4 km0.0 ktCORK ANCHORAGE
GRIFFIN II🇬🇧 United Kingdom4 km0.0 kt
🇬🇧 United KingdomSailing5 km0.0 kt
OSTRICA🇬🇧 United Kingdom5 km0.0 kt
SILENT FLIGHT🇬🇧 United Kingdom5 km0.0 kt
PL ST EDMUND🇬🇧 United KingdomPilot vessel5 km0.0 kt
BARRACUDA🇬🇧 United Kingdom5 km0.1 kt

Live Ship Tracking

Open the map to inspect the latest available public AIS positions at and around the Port of Felixstowe. Vessel type, flag, destination and movement fields appear only when present in the source report. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale.

Reading traffic around the Port of Felixstowe

Felixstowe in UK uses the reference port code GBFXT. The displayed throughput of 4M TEU is a rounded annual reference figure, not a live terminal counter. Port totals can use different reporting years and can include facilities beyond the area visible in the current map view.

Vessel positions depend on available AIS reports. Coastal receiver density, satellite relays, transmission intervals and vessel settings affect coverage and freshness. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale; proximity to the port does not confirm a berth assignment or arrival clearance.

Maritime data sources

Vessel positions use available AIS feeds and public maritime datasets. Coastal coverage and update intervals vary by receiver network.

Frequently asked questions

How many ships are at the Port of Felixstowe?

The visible number varies with AIS coverage and reporting intervals. It is not a complete berth or port-call count for Felixstowe.

What types of ships use the Port of Felixstowe?

The Port of Felixstowe handles container traffic including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and more.

How current is the ship data?

Read the latest available AIS report and its timestamp. Coastal receivers, satellite relays and vessel transmission intervals affect freshness.