A new deep-water bulk berth at the Port of Liverpool has been opened, which will give a major boost to the Irish Sea port’s cargo handling operations.
The first deep-water bulk berth to be opened at the northwest of England port in 40 years is located at Peel Ports Group’s Alexandra Complex. The new facility represents an investment of £2 million by Peel Ports as part of its ongoing development of the Alexandra Complex.
The berth welcomed its inaugural vessel on Friday—the Andesborg—and will accommodate vessels up to handymax sizes. Afloat adds the Andesborg of 15,750 dwcc (summer) tons is from the Dutch fleet of Royal Wagonborg based in Delfzijl.
Combined with the existing N3 Alex berth, the new addition will increase the vessel handling capacity of both the Alexandra Complex and the Port of Liverpool as a whole.
The 534,000 sq. ft. complex, where a £28 million state-of-the-art warehouse was also recently developed, is designed to provide a full, efficient solution for customers’ bulk storage and handling requirements.
Phill Hall, Mersey Port Director, Peel Ports Group, said, “This is a significant moment for the Port of Liverpool. The addition of the new deep-water bulk berth will not only allow us to accommodate larger vessels; it will also improve the port’s overall ability to manage bulk cargo, providing more efficient cargo operations and helping us to keep supply chains moving.
“Not only does this project show our dedication to investing in infrastructure, but when combined with our modern storage facilities, the new berth ensures we can handle a diverse range of commodities and support customers with their needs.”
