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The Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe. It has two dedicated container terminals – Trinity and Landguard which, between them, handle almost 3.5 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) a year.
Over 40% of the UK’s import and export trade passes through the Port of Felixstowe, and its road and rail connections link it to the country’s major markets, providing customers with a productive, consistent and quality service.
As such, the Port plays a pivotal role in keeping UK trade moving, and over 4,000 ships pass through its terminals each year – including the very largest container ships afloat today. Approximately 40 shipping lines operate from Felixstowe, offering over 70 services, and covering some 365 ports around the world. Importantly, the Port provides some of the deepest water close to the open sea of any European port.
The Port operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is closed only on Christmas and New Year’s Day. It takes a workforce of almost 3,000 to ensure that the Port’s day-to-day operations run smoothly, the highly trained staff are vital to its ongoing success. The Port boasts teams of dedicated people, skilled in roles ranging from plant driving, systems development, planning, mechanical and electronic engineering, rail operations, yard control and stevedoring, all are committed to servicing the demands of the world’s largest container vessels in a consistently professional manner.
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