Founded by Colonel George Tomline in 1875, the Port of Felixstowe begain life as ‘The Felixstowe Railway and Pier Company’. Withstanding two world Wars and a number of changes of ownership, in 1966 work begain on the New South Q uay. Opening on the 1st purpose-built container terminal.
The operation today bears no real resemblance to those early years. The scale and level of technical innovation have grown beyond recognition. But not everything has changed.Felixstowe was chosen in 1967 because of its proximity to the main shipping lanes and the major ports of Northen Europe. That remains a key differentiator but since then its position has been improved by the development of road rail links that are second to none.
