New £2m deep water bulk berth will unlock major opportunities at Port of Liverpool

A £2m investment by Peel Ports has created a new deep water bulk berth which will give a major boost to the port’s cargo handling operations.

The first deep water bulk berth to be opened at the port in 40 years is located at Peel Ports Group’s Alexandra Complex, and is part of the group’s ongoing development of the Alexandra Complex.

The berth welcomed its inaugural vessel last Friday, the Andesborg, and will accommodate vessels up to handymax sizes.

Handymax and Supramax are naval architecture terms for the larger bulk carriers in the Handysize class.

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 £28m 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.”

He added: “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.”

Warehousing space is currently available at the Alexandra Dock Complex.