Harwich International Port

Harwich International Port
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Harwich International Port
Location in Essex
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 (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 1 mi (1.6 km) upstream from the town of Harwich, opposite the Port of Felixstowe. The port was formerly known as Parkeston Quay.