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North western deep water port to get further infrastructure investment and development.
UK – Peel Ports Group, owner of the Port of Liverpool, has authorised the second phase of its expansion programme at Liverpool2. The company is to invest in container handling equipment and port infrastructure works at the deep water site to expand the terminal facilities and capabilities and introduce cutting-edge port technology.
This latest phase will include the installation of a further three ship to shore cranes (STS) and 10 cantilever rail mounted gantry cranes (CRMG). These will add to the previous five STS cranes and 12 CRMG cranes installed as part of Phase 1 which was opened in November last year. Liverpool2 will have the capacity to manage the unloading of two 380 metre vessels simultaneously. There will also be additional reefer points installed to allow the terminal to handle even greater quantities of refrigerated containers at the Port of Liverpool.
Launched in November 2016, Liverpool2 represents a £400 million investment that provides a state-of-the-art ocean gateway for international trade to and from the UK. The deep water facility is capable of accommodating the world’s largest container vessels and connects road, rail and canal networks linking directly to the heart of the North of England and the Midlands, accessing a catchment of over 35 million people, almost 58% of the UK’s population. Mark Whitworth, CEO of Peel Ports said:
“This is an important step in the development of Liverpool2 and reflects our confidence and our long term commitment to positioning the North of England as a competitive route to international markets and a major port for global trade. Read more
Source: HANDY SHIPPING GUIDE
