Port of Felixstowe beats rail handling record again
For the second time this month, the Port of Felixstowe in the United Kingdom reported record container movements at it north and south rail terminals.
For the week ended Sept. 24, the two rail terminals handled 8,527 units, breaking the previous record of 8,473, set two weeks earlier.
A public inquiry into the port’s proposals for improvements to the Felixstowe branch line will take place from March 13.
“These record rail volumes reflect customer demand for a reliable and cost effective alternative to road transport for freight. We are committed to growing our rail share at the Port of Felixstowe, and our proposals to upgrade the existing single-track branch line serving the port are vital to ensure that we are able to meet customer expectations,” said Chris Lewis, chief executive officer of Hutchison Ports (UK) Ltd., owners and operators of the port.
Port of Felixstowe beats rail handling record again
