Easy Clearance supports businesses and hauliers using the Stena Line Harwich–Hoek van Holland ferry. We generate GMR numbers, submit import and export declarations, and handle deliveries to London and the whole of South East England. Harwich is also a gateway to Felixstowe — the UK's largest container port.
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Stena Line Harwich–Hoek van Holland — why choose it?
Stena Line Harwich–Hoek van Holland is a daily ferry route (6.5 hours), very popular with Polish HGVs travelling via the Netherlands and Germany. Harwich (Parkeston Quay) handles both passengers and cargo. The port is around 80 miles from London — ideal for deliveries to London and South East England (A120/A12, about 1.5 hours' drive). The Harwich–London Liverpool Street rail link takes just 1 hour 20 minutes.
Felixstowe — the UK's largest container port, 12 miles from Harwich
Port of Felixstowe is the UK's largest container port — handling ocean containers from Asia, the Americas and the rest of the world. Easy Clearance handles clearance at Felixstowe alongside Harwich. Essex and Suffolk are important industrial clusters (pharmaceuticals, electronics, FMCG). If your container is arriving at Felixstowe, we can take on the customs handling.
Pricing — customs clearance and GMR via Harwich
- Import clearance: quoted individually
- Export clearance: quoted individually
- GMR (Stena Line Harwich): quoted individually
- ENS (Entry Summary Declaration): quoted individually
- T1 procedure (transit): quoted individually
The final price depends on the type of goods, the number of tariff lines and the scope of service — send us your documents to receive an individual quote.
More information: UK customs clearance pricing 2026 | How to get a GMR in the UK | UK customs basics — a guide
Customs support for businesses in the Harwich area is provided by Easy Clearance — UK customs agency.
Customs clearance Harwich — the fastest route from Poland
Harwich International Port serves the Stena Line Harwich–Hoek van Holland route — two sailings a day, with a crossing time of around 6 hours 15 minutes. This is one of the UK's shortest sea routes to the continent, ideal for businesses that need fast turnaround: e-commerce, FMCG, express shipments and trade samples. Hoek van Holland connects to the A20/E25 towards Germany and on to Poland (around 20–24 hours by lorry). Harwich (Essex) is 120 km from London — often chosen by importers from Greater London and East Anglia. Clearance runs on a pre-lodgement model: the CDS declaration is submitted before the ship sails, allowing an immediate departure from the port once docked.
- Pre-lodgement and arrived CDS clearance for Stena Line trailers
- Express handling of FMCG and e-commerce shipments
- Export documentation for goods from the UK to Poland
- EORI and tariff advisory for businesses in Essex and Greater London
Need customs clearance in Harwich?
We provide comprehensive customs support for imports and exports, including CDS declarations and transit documentation. We respond to enquiries as quickly as possible and advise on what documents to prepare before shipping.
Call us on: +44 333 335 5072 or get in touch via our contact page.
Individual quote provided once documents are submitted.
Customs agency registered with CDS, UK EORI number.
Frequently asked questions
Does Easy Clearance handle GMR for Stena Line ferries in Harwich?
Yes, GMR for Stena Line Harwich–Hoek van Holland routes is one of our regular services. We generate the GMR once customs documents are submitted — usually within 30-60 minutes.
What's the difference between Harwich and Dover for Polish hauliers?
Harwich–Hoek van Holland (Stena) is a longer ferry crossing (~6.5 hours) but avoids the busy Dover crossing. More popular with hauliers travelling via the Netherlands/Germany. Dover is a shorter crossing (~1.5 hours) but has bigger queues and checks.
Can I import goods via Harwich with delivery to London?
Yes, Harwich is ideal for deliveries to London and the South East. Clearance takes place at Harwich, and the goods travel via the A120/A12 to London (~1.5 hours). Inland clearance in London is also possible.
Is Felixstowe (the container port) handled by Easy Clearance?
Yes, we handle clearance at Port of Felixstowe — the UK's largest container port (around 12 miles from Harwich). It's a popular option for ocean containers from Asia and the Americas.
How much does clearance at Harwich plus a GMR for Stena Line cost?
Package: import clearance quoted individually (service package). For export: quoted individually (service package). Fixed rates are available for regular clients.
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