The OOCL Gdynia will dock at the Port of Felixstowe this week (Image: PA)
One of the world's largest container ships is set to dock at the Port of Felixstowe this week.
The OOCL Gdynia is expected to arrive at the east Suffolk port at about 4am on Friday.
The 399-metre long vessel, which is registered under a Hong Kong flag, will be docked at the port until Tuesday, July 16, when it is expected to depart at about 3am.
The ship has a gross tonnage of 235,341, - making it one of the largest in the world.
It completed its maiden voyage to the Port of Felixstowe in November of last year and docked again in March.
The OOCL Gdynia is capable of holding more than 24,000 containers.
According to MarineTraffic, the vessel is arriving in Felixstowe from Singapore.
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