Peel Ports Group

Steel imports on unprecedented tear at Port of Liverpool

Peel Ports Group has outlined its strategy to transform the Port of Liverpool into a premier global steel hub following a standout year for bulk steel imports in 2024, with a record 702,000 tonnes processed at the site.

This achievement exceeds the previous record by over 50,000 tonnes and comes on the heels of substantial infrastructure investments by Peel Ports Group aimed at enhancing its support for the steel sector.


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https://container-news.com/steel-imports-on-unprecedented-tear-at-port-of-liverpool/

Peel Ports Group appoints contractors to £750 million construction framework

Port of Greenock – cranes

New long-term framework covers projects across the Group’s entire portfolio of UK and Ireland sites

Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has appointed a host of contractors into its  new construction framework, covering a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth up to £750 million.

The port operator has appointed 18 contractors across the multi-lot framework for a period of up to eight years; Lot 1 of the framework...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/peel-ports-group-appoints-contractors-to-750-million-construction-framework/

Peel Ports strengthens Liverpool team with new Sales Director

Peel Ports Group, one of the largest port operators in the United Kingdom, has appointed logistics expert Gareth Davies as Sales Director for the Port of Liverpool.

In this role, he will drive commercial growth, identify new opportunities, and develop tailored solutions for both new and existing customers.

Gareth Davies brings over 30 years of experience in multimodal road and rail logistics. He joins Peel Ports from Wincanton, where he served as Head of Operations, overseeing bulk transport...

https://container-news.com/peel-ports-strengthens-liverpool-team-with-new-sales-director/

Glencar to build new manufacturing headquarters in Birkenhead Docks redevelopment

Peel Ports Group has awarded a construction contract for a new warehouse at Birkenhead Docks as part of its ongoing partnership with wood-based panel specialist Finsa UK.

Construction of the 31,500 m² quayside facility at the UK’s second largest port operator’s new terminal Grandidges Quay at the port will begin later this year.

The UK’s second-largest port operator has entrusted construction firm Glencar with the design and build of the modern logistics space, which will also include a two-story...

https://container-news.com/glencar-to-build-new-manufacturing-headquarters-in-birkenhead-docks-redevelopment/

Glencar appointed to construct new manufacturing HQ in Birkenhead Docks redevelopment

Grandidges Quay

Peel Ports Group has awarded the construction contract for a new warehouse at Birkenhead Docks as part of an ongoing collaboration with the wood-based panels specialist Finsa UK.

Construction of the 340,000 square foot quayside facility at the UK’s second largest port operator’s new terminal Grandidges Quay at the port will begin later this year.

The port operator has awarded the contract for the design and build of the contemporary logistics space and two-story office to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/24/glencar-appointed-to-construct-new-manufacturing-hq-in-birkenhead-docks-redevelopment/

ScottishPower Renewables taps Great Yarmouth for EA2 pre-assembly

ScottishPower Renewables has chosen Peel Ports Great Yarmouth as its base for pre-assembling components for the 960MW East Anglia Two offshore wind farm.

Under this agreement, various parts of the wind farm’s 64 state-of-the-art offshore wind turbines—including 192 blades produced at the Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull—will be pre-assembled onshore before being installed offshore.

“It’s fantastic to be working with Peel Ports Great Yarmouth to bring that to life for people and businesses across...

https://container-news.com/scottishpower-renewables-taps-great-yarmouth-for-ea2-pre-assembly/

Peel Ports to invest US$38 million in new RoRo berth at Sheerness port

Peel Ports Group is committing US$38 million to the development of a new Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet increasing demand from both new and existing customers.

This project will introduce an in-river vessel berth and a floating pontoon, enhancing the port’s capacity to handle RoRo cargo and accommodate larger vessels over 230 meters in length.

The upgraded facilities will serve RoRo vessels carrying diverse commodities such as automobiles, paper reels, timber,...

https://container-news.com/peel-ports-to-invest-us38-million-in-new-roro-berth-at-sheerness/

MSC’s new Britannia service debuts in Liverpool

Peel Ports welcomed the inaugural call of a new direct container service connecting the UK’s North-West with the Far East this week.

MSC’s Britannia Service establishes a distinct trade corridor between these two regions, significantly enhancing export and import opportunities for businesses leveraging the Port of Liverpool’s strategic location near the UK’s central markets.

“We are delighted to see the arrival of this highly anticipated direct service connecting Asia with Liverpool which will...

https://container-news.com/mscs-new-britannia-service-debuts-in-liverpool/

NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group to launch first UK-Ireland green shipping corridors

Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has unveiled plans to create the nation’s first green shipping corridors to Ireland.

The inaugural routes will connect Belfast to Heysham in Lancashire and Dublin to Birkenhead in Cheshire, with the ambition of making Heysham the UK’s first net-zero port.

To support this initiative, NatPower Marine, a renewables group, will invest approximately US$127 million to develop charging infrastructure for electric vessels across all eight UK and...

https://container-news.com/natpower-marine-and-peel-ports-group-to-launch-first-uk-ireland-green-shipping-corridors/

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