The role of ports in the economy

As the second largest port group in the UK, each year we safely handle over 70 million tonnes of cargo from across the globe, and whether it is finding efficient routes and well connected services, close to end-destination ports or storage and freight options, we add value to every step of the process.

£ 500 b
UK global trade facilitated by maritime sector
800 k
Jobs supported by the Maritime sector
95 %
UK global trade (by volume) facilitated by maritime sector

Strategically located ports

Manchester Ship Canal - Welcome to Manchester Ship Canal

The Manchester Ship Canal is ideally placed to service the densely populated north of England and now forms part of an innovative carbon efficient waterway.

Services at Manchester Ship Canal

Marine Services Multi-User Warehousing Port Security Property
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London Medway - Your gateway to the capital

London Medways proximity to London makes it the perfect port of call for the capital, the South East of England and the Midlands.

Services at London Medway

Automotive Logistics Cruise Services Marine Services Multi-User Warehousing Post-Centric Warehousing and Logistics Port Security Property Rail Stevedoring
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Liverpool - Welcome to Liverpool

Our strength lies in our diversity in handling everything from containers and biomass to RoRo and dry bulks.

Services at Liverpool

Autogate Automotive Logistics Cruise Services Container Depot Services Container Shipping and Logistics Marine Services Offshore Solutions Multi-User Warehousing Post-Centric Warehousing and Logistics Port Security Property Rail SOLAS Container Weighing Stevedoring Terminal Operating System
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Heysham - Welcome to Heysham Port

Here at Heysham we’re perfectly placed to become a distribution hub serving the Isle of Man, Ireland and mainland UK and offer unrestricted access to the Irish Sea.

Services at Heysham

Autogate Marine Services Offshore Solutions Port Security Property Stevedoring
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Great Yarmouth - Welcome to Great Yarmouth

Strategically located to serve the oil and gas fields of the southern North Sea, we offer the shortest crossing between Britain and continental Europe.

Services at Great Yarmouth

Marine Services Offshore Solutions Port Security Property Stevedoring
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Dublin - Ireland’s premier container terminal

As Ireland’s premier container terminal we handle an average throughput of 170,000 TEUs per year and help our clients manage an efficient supply chain.

Services at Dublin

Container Depot Services Container Shipping and Logistics Port Security SOLAS Container Weighing
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Clydeport - Scotland's gateway to the world

As well as being the harbour authority for 450 square miles of the River Clyde, we also operate terminals at Glasgow, Greenock, Hunterston and Ardrossan.

Services at Clydeport

Cruise Services Container Depot Services Container Shipping and Logistics Marine Services Offshore Solutions Multi-User Warehousing Port Security Property Rail
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Humber Bulk Terminal -

Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern handling equipment and technology, allowing to safely and efficiently handle large volumes of cargo.

Services at Humber Bulk Terminal

Stevedoring
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Manchester Ship Canal
London Medway
Liverpool
Heysham
Great Yarmouth
Dublin
Clydeport
Humber Bulk Terminal
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Our commitments

Responsibility is at the heart of our mission. Across our locations, in every type of operation, we aim to promote a fairer, healthier world for all, and protect and reinvigorate the environment we operate in.

Our ESG strategy is underpinned by the UN Sustainability Goals. This forms the
blueprint for the actions we take and will guide our key areas of priority. Against these Goals, we have assigned commitments and set clear targets to achieve in each of these areas.