United Kingdom: Peel Ports expands with acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal

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Peel Ports Group announced the acquisition HES Humber Bulk Terminalthus expanding its presence on the east coast of the United Kingdom.

The acquisition means that Peel Ports now operates eight sites in the UK and Ireland, with Ports of Liverpool, Hesham, Manchester Ship Canal, London Medway, Clydeport, Great Yarmouth and a container terminal in Dublin.

The new bulk terminal, located on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, will be operated by Peel Ports Logistics, Inc. A division of Peel Ports Group that specializes in One-Stop-Shop logistics solutions.

This acquisition marks Peel Ports Logistics’ third presence in the UK and first on the East Coast. Its other operations are located to the northwest, at the port of Runcorn and Ellesmere, respectively.

The open storage terminal has a capacity of 6,200 square meters and a covered facility of 275,000 cubic metres. With an automated conveyor-fed import and export system, the terminal provides handling and storage of a variety of dry casting products.

Claudio Ferretero, CEO, Peel Ports Group, He said that “The acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal is an important investment for Peel Ports Group as it expands our presence in the East of England and provides Peel Ports Logistics One-Stop Shop service to the East Coast.”

State-of-the-art facilities at HES Humber Bulk Terminal ensure fast and efficient loading and unloading of ships and trucks, while excellent road and water connections allow for fast and smooth operations. This, combined with transshipment capabilities and extensive warehousing capabilities, will make the site a key addition to Peel Ports Logistics, helping us provide efficient and cost-effective port services to our customers.”