SPONSORS OF EAST ANGLIA FEATURE HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT
Now, building on those assets which have made it such a success in its traditional markets, the port is carving out a new role for itself, as one of Europe’s leading facilities for the offshore wind industry.
Offering nine berths, totalling over 1,500 metres in length, the port is located in one of the UK’s finest naturally protected harbours, offering fast lock-free access to the North Sea and beyond.
POTENTIAL
Within a port estate comprising over 260 acres, there is the potential for some 83 acres of land to be made available immediately to developers or manufacturers.
WIND ENERGY SECTOR
Commencing operations in this sector as the main installation base for the Gunfleet Sands Offshore Windfarm, the
A NATURAL GATEWAY TO EUROPE Strategically located on the East Anglian coast, Harwich International Port is long-established as a natural gateway to Europe.
Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland, with a three times weekly service to Esbjerg, whilst all four major London airports lie within two and a half hours drive.
port then operated in a similar role for both the Greater Gabbard and London Array projects, as well as providing facilities to craft involved in other offshore developments.
Within those projects supported to date, Harwich has played host to a wide range of jack-ups, cable vessels, barges and accommodation vessels, as well as diving and support craft of numerous types, operated by many of the foremost companies within the industry.
CONNECTIVITY The port offers excellent
connectivity, with quick access to the UK’s trunk road network, and with direct freight and passenger rail connections into the port. There are also twice daily ferry services to
THE FUTURE
In a prime position to support forthcoming UK Round 2.5 and 3 projects, as well as those being developed by European neighbours, Harwich International Port looks forward to further cementing its position at the heart of the renewables industry.
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