Peel Ports to sell historic Liverpool site

Huskisson Dock is strategically located within the supply chain and will serve as an ideal hub for companies in the distribution, manufacturing and specialist operations sectors, says the port operator.

Opened in 1852 and named after the late Liverpool MP, William Huskisson, the 100,000 sq foot site hosted Cunard liners during the 1960s and was a key link for trade in everything from sugar to second-hand appliances.

“This land at Huskisson Dock is in a great location and with its strong road, rail, and sea links across the north west and beyond, it is ideal for organisations working in the distribution and manufacturing sectors,” said Phil Hall, port director – Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports.

With easy access to the UK’s north west, the site offers multimodal access with connections to road, rail, and sea, and can accommodate a new warehouse or processing facility, as well as providing a clear quay ready for development.

The new occupier will also have access to Peel Ports’ solutions, with services including external and specialised storage, multi-user warehousing, inventory management, container services, and transportation services.

“For organisations looking to call Huskisson Dock home, they’ll find they have all the support they need through our port-centric services to allow them to perform as efficiently as possible,” continued Hall.

Throughout its history the dock has undergone several expansions to adapt to changing needs, incorporating advanced cargo handling facilities and expanding its capabilities to accommodate containerised freight, bulk goods and project cargo.