Why Essex?
Location
Essex is superbly positioned for business. The county, which has a population of over 1.7 million and covers 3,670 km2, is strategically located in the south-east of England.
Here, you’ll be in close proximity to other vibrant economies such as London, one of the world’s great financial centres, Cambridge, an international centre of research, and the dynamic growth markets of Europe.
Rapid access to the UK and Europe. With 30 million consumers living within a 140 km radius and excellent transport links, your business will be at the heart of a national logistics infrastructure that gives fast, easy access to potential markets throughout the UK. Through London Stansted Airport and the seaports of Tilbury, Harwich International and nearby Felixstowe, Essex is a gateway to markets in mainland Europe and the world.
Greener integrated transport solutions. Essex is leading the way in integrated solutions that will transform the movement of freight around the UK, reducing road haulage and cutting CO2 emissions. On completion, London Gateway Port will act as a hub linking sea, road and rail in the south of the county. This will bring an estimated saving of over 95 million HGV kilometres per year.
“Essex has some remarkable transport links. We have Stansted airport, we have networks for rail connections to Europe and also we have port activity for our parts and distribution business so it’s a great location for all our activities.”
Graham Hoare, Executive Director, PowerTrain UK, Ford