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Harwich Intl. Port, Parkeston Quay
CO12 4SR Harwich, Essex
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About this office
Customs office at Harwich International Port on Parkeston Quay in Essex, a ro-ro ferry and cruise port on the Stour estuary facing the Netherlands. Open daily 06:00-22:00. Handles departures, destinations and transit for sea, road and rail traffic including ferries to Hoek van Holland.
Fun fact
The Port of Harwich is a ferry hub on the UK's east coast — connections to Hoek van Holland in the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Harwich serves ferry connections to Hoek van Holland (Netherlands) operated by Stena Line. It is one of the UK's main ferry links to continental Europe.
Freeport East is a special economic zone covering Harwich and Felixstowe. Businesses in the zone benefit from customs reliefs — imports to the zone can be duty-free until entering the domestic market.
The reference code is GB000052. Harwich port is in Essex and handles ferry and container traffic.
Harwich is one of England's oldest ports, used since the time of Henry VIII. Historically it served as a naval base. Today it specialises in ferry and ro-ro traffic to Europe.