Harwich International Port

Harwich International Port
2007 view of Harwich International Port from the north-east
Map
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Location
LocationRiver Stour, Essex, England
Coordinates51°56′53″N 1°15′18″E / 51.948°N 1.255°E / 51.948; 1.255
Details
Opened1883; 141 years ago (1883) (as Parkeston Quay)
Owned byHutchison Port Holdings
Type of harbourSeaport
Land area105 acres (0.42 km2)
No. of berths4
Rail linesMayflower
Statistics
Website
www.harwich.co.uk

Harwich International Port is a North Sea seaport in Essex, England, and one of the Haven ports. It lies on the south bank of the River Stour one mile upstream from the town of Harwich, opposite the Port of Felixstowe. The port was formerly known as Parkeston Quay.