Port of Felixstowe

The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in the United Kingdom. It is located in Felixstowe, Suffolk, on the east coast of England. Ipswich, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, and Walton-on-the-Naze are significant towns near Port of Felixstowe. The port has a deep-water harbor and can handle the world’s largest container ships. The port handles a wide range of cargo, including containers, roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vehicles, and breakbulk. The Port of Felixstowe is owned and operated by Hutchison Ports, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa. The port has been in operation since 1967 and has undergone several expansion projects to accommodate the increasing size of container ships and the growth in container traffic. The port is served by a network of rail and road links and has its on-site container terminal.

Regarding export/import requirements, Felixstowe is a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and follows the IMO’s guidelines on shipping. All vessels exporting from Felixstowe must have a valid shipping document known as a Bill of Lading. This document must be presented to the port authorities before departure. Regarding import requirements, Felixstowe is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows the EU’s customs procedures. All vessels importing into Felixstowe must have a valid customs declaration. This document must be presented to the port authorities before arrival.