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The Port of Felixstowe is the perfect location for ships connecting the UK with the rest of the world.

The Port of Felixstowe is the perfect location for ships connecting the UK with the rest of the world. It is closer than any other UK port to the main shipping lanes and the ports of Northern Europe. Annually handling trade with over 200 countries and territories worldwide makes Felixstowe the port of choice for all your import and export needs.

Your business will benefit from savings in time, cost, carbon and unnecessary delays, as well as providing more choice and flexibility for your shipping requirements.

Britain’s largest intermodal rail facility

The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s largest intermodal rail facility and offers an unrivalled choice of more sustainable distribution options.

1 million TEU moves by rail each year
58 daily trains
15 inland destinations
Saving over 100 million HGV miles per year
Saving 235,000 tonnes of carbon per year
Reducing road congestion
Improving environmental performance.

No other UK port moves more containers by rail to more destinations, more often.

DEEP-WATER ACCESS

The Port of Felixstowe offers unrivalled access for the increasing number of ultra-large mega-vessels that serve UK trade.

Minimum deviation from main shipping routes into Northern Europe
16m channel maintained by Harwich Haven Authority – deeper than any other UK port
Berths up to 18m alongside
2 hours from pilot to berth
North Sea location suitable for numerous European port rotations

Calling at Felixstowe saves time, reduces emissions and allows greater operational flexibility.

ROAD

The Port of Felixstowe connects directly to the UK’s strategic road network.

Avoiding the most congested parts of Britain’s road network
Reaching the major distribution hubs with fewer delays, greater reliability and better predictability
Delivering greater efficiency and fewer carbon emissions caused by congestion delays.