Peel Ports to run Humber Bulk Terminal

All 29 current employees will be retained as part of the takeover.

The new bulk terminal, situated on the South Bank of the Humber Estuary, will be operated by Peel Ports Logistics, a division of Peel Ports Group that specialises in ‘one-stop-shop’ logistics solutions.

“The modern facilities at HES Humber Bulk Terminal guarantee fast and efficient loading and unloading of vessels and trucks, while the excellent water and road connections enable quick and smooth operations,” commented Claudio Veritiero, chief executive of Peel Ports Group.

“This, combined with transshipment and extensive storage capabilities, will make the site a key addition to Peel Ports Logistics, helping us to deliver efficient and cost-effective port services for our customers.”

Handling a variety of dry bulk products across industries including agriculture, construction and energy, the terminal has an open storage capacity of 6,200m2 and a covered storage facility of 275,000m3.

The acquisition marks Peel Ports Logistics’ third UK presence and its first on the east coast. Its other operations are located in the north west, at Runcorn and Ellesmere Port respectively.

The Peel Ports Group now operates across eight locations in the UK and Ireland, with the ports of ports of Liverpool, Heysham, Manchester Ship Canal, London Medway, Clydeport, Great Yarmouth and a container terminal in Dublin already within its portfolio.