PD Ports has successfully delivered 220 containers of solar panels and over 300 containers of lithium cubes to a range of major energy projects, including solar farms, across the North East of England.
PD Ports employs 1,400 people across eleven locations, including Teesport and Hartlepool in the North and the Thames and the Isle of Wight in the South. It operates a fleet of around 60 trucks.
Working in close partnership with freight forwarders Fracht and Cargocare Global, PD Ports oversaw the handling, storing and delivering of the solar panels and lithium cube containers to various sites.
From Teesport to the final destination, PD Ports’ specialist teams coordinated the entire logistics journey through a single point of contact.
PD Ports said the company played a role at every step - from discharging containers from vessels at Tees Dock, then safely unloading the container contents on to a lorry or into storage, before finally ensuring onward delivery to site.
Mark Mulholland, PD Port commercial director of warehousing, said: “This project demonstrates how our expertise and infrastructure can support the UK’s clean energy transition.
“By bringing together services from across our business and working hand in hand with our freight forwarding partners, we are enabling projects that will play a vital role in building the country’s renewable energy capacity.”
He added: “As one of Teesside’s largest landowners and a key national gateway for trade, PD Ports is uniquely positioned to help accelerate the clean energy revolution.
“By combining scale with innovation and collaboration, we are not only delivering for our customer but also helping to secure a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
Tom Page, Fracht UK project manager, added: “Working alongside PD Ports on this project has been a great example of what can be achieved through true collaboration.
“At Fracht, our priority is always to understand our customers’ needs and deliver a smooth, reliable end‑to‑end journey, no matter how complex the supply chain.
“Partnering with PD Ports allowed us to bring together our expertise and ensure these critical components reached site safely and efficiently. We’re proud to play our part in bringing clean energy projects to life across the UK.”
Chris Simcock, Cargocare Global general manager, commented: “Great work by the team at PD Ports on the successful delivery of solar panels to the farm – a real testament to the value of having one simple point of contact to manage a complex supply chain.
“At Cargocare Global, we’re proud to play our part in strengthening the UK’s green energy infrastructure, and it’s always a pleasure to partner with such a reliable and experienced team in delivering critical components for clean energy projects.”
Frans Caljé, PD Ports chief executive, said: “Delivering clean energy supply chains is a national priority. Projects like this show what is possible when industry works together, combining the strengths of logistics partners, freight forwarders, and infrastructure providers.
“Teesside is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, and PD Ports is proud to be at its heart.”
