The Port of Felixstowe (PFL) is located in the fast-growing Haven Gateway sub-region on the UK's southeast coast. It was the first purpose-built container handling facility in the UK. It is also the largest and busiest container port in the country. Customers benefit from PFL's competitive advantage of lock-free, fast and convenient access to the North Sea and European ports through its deep-sea, short-sea, feeder and transshipment operations. 

Felixstowe offers freeway access to nearby industrial heartlands and population centres. PFL also benefits from two excellent rail terminals that connect the port to major industrial centres and transportation networks throughout the UK. Secure warehousing and a thriving local haulage presence round out the facility's advantages, further explaining why shipping companies and shippers continue to make Felixstowe their preferred port of call. 

The Felixstowe South Reconfiguration scheme involves the building of new deep-water container terminal, and the provision of a third rail terminal. Work on the first phase commenced in 2008. This phase will be operational by 2010, increasing the quay length to 1,285 metres.

Dredged to 16 metres alongside, Felixstowe South will provide the deepest water available at the port. In so doing, it will secure the port's position as a major European hub, and will ensure that UK importers and exporters enjoy the full range of direct-call liner services.