Stornoway Port wins BPA development award
Stornoway Port in Scotland has been awarded the Port Development Award at the 2024 British Ports Association Conference.
The port stood out among a number of entries for the completion of its £59 million Deep Water Terminal, the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken in the Outer Hebrides.
The award ‘recognises ports that have demonstrated significant development and improvement efforts’ and saw Stornoway fight off competition from DP World, Forth Ports Leith, Port of Aberdeen, Port of Blyth, Port of Cromarty Firth and Port of Milford Haven.
“The completion of the Deep Water Terminal is a testament to the hard work, vision and dedication of everyone involved in this project,” said Alex Macleod, chief executive at Stornoway Port Authority.
“This recognition highlights the significance of the terminal in shaping the future of Stornoway as a key hub for economic growth, job creation and sustainable development.”
Announced during a ceremony held at Boathouse 7 in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, the award drew entries from leading figures throughout the maritime industry, including fellow winners PD Ports, the Ports of Shoreham and Montrose, alongside engineering specialists Arch Henderson.
Designed to accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships, the Deep Water Terminal is already playing a crucial role in boosting tourism, supporting the local economy and advancing the port’s role in the renewables industry.
The development will also expand the port’s cargo handling capacity, reinforcing its position as a vital hub for maritime trade.
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