A major shipping company has put plans to let some of the office space at its Suffolk port HQ on hold.

COSCO Shipping had been advertising the first and second floor units at China Shipping House, in Walton Avenue, Felixstowe, for rent through commercial property estate agents Penn Commercial.

However, this newspaper understands that the let has been withdrawn for the time being pending the completion of internal renovations at the glass-fronted building, which is a familiar sight to visitors to the Port of Felixstowe.

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The advert with Penn Commercial describes the available space as "spacious, high specification office accommodation in a prestigious headquarters building".

The unit was being created in space that was not being used by COSCO Shipping, but the company is not planning to move out.

The newly-created space was on the market for a rent of £25 per square foot, which included the cost of electricity, gas, water, cleaning, property insurance, security and general repairs.

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A 'To Let' sign had been erected outside China Shipping House in Walton Avenue in FelixstoweA 'To Let' sign had been erected outside China Shipping House in Walton Avenue in Felixstowe (Image: Richard Cornwell) The advert goes on to say: "The offices are fitted to a high specification and include male and female toilets and a kitchenette on each floor, air conditioning and raised floors.

"Tenants also have the use of the reception and the main welfare area and have access to the main board room (for a charge). The first floor would sub-divide, if required.

"There are approximately six or seven car parking spaces allocated per floor."

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A spokesperson for Penn Commercial said: "The instruction is on hold at the moment. COSCO shipping are not moving out.

"It is spare space, but the let has been put on hold subject to their internal discussions."

There are already tenants renting part of the COSCO premises and the company was looking to attract more by making the unused space available.

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