New deep water berth boosts Port of Liverpool bulk cargo handling services

The berth, which is located  at Peel Ports Group’s Alexandra Complex, is the first deep water bulk berth to be opened at the port in 40 years.

The £2m development is part of Peel Port’s development of the Alexandra Complex.

The berth welcomed its inaugural vessel on Friday (28 February) – the Andesborg – and will accommodate vessels up to handymax sizes.

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 534,000sq ft complex, where a £28m warehouse was also recently developed, is designed to provide a full, efficient solution for customers’ bulk storage and handling requirements. 

Phill Hall, Peel Ports Group Mersey Ports director, 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, 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.”