About Us
Freeport East is one of 12 freeports in the United Kingdom, positioned on the east coast of England and encompassing parts of Suffolk and Essex, two counties renowned for their economic strengths and quality of life.
Our freeport covers over a thousand square kilometres in total, stretching from Felixstowe and Harwich down through Clacton and Jaywick, out around Colchester and Sudbury, Stowmarket and Woodbridge.
Freeport East is one of 12 freeports in the United Kingdom, positioned on the east coast of England and encompassing parts of Suffolk and Essex, two counties renowned for their economic strengths and quality of life.
Our Freeport covers over a thousand square kilometres in total, stretching from Felixstowe and Harwich down through Clacton and Jaywick, out around Colchester and Sudbury, Stowmarket and Woodbridge.
Through attracting investment and jobs, and facilitating innovation and decarbonisation we aim to demonstrate a model of a low carbon regional economy, while protecting and nurturing the biodiversity and nature that is a key part of our local geography.
Our freeport is anchored around three main development sites that offer a suite of investment incentives.
The main sites are located at the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International Port and Gateway 14 near Stowmarket.
As a freeport, we can offer a bespoke customs operations model that can be applied to any site, anywhere across our geography, designed to support increased trade and investment.
Through the UK Government, freeports have enhanced opportunities to access innovation and regulatory support, including financial resources.
All 12 UK freeports work closely with the UK Government to deliver the support and investment our regions require.
Freeports are a fundamental part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and were established to increase opportunities across the country. They are crucial for the UK’s recovery after Covid, aiding the levelling up process by boosting jobs, investment, and prosperity through focused support.
