At PD Ports, we’re more than just a ports and logistics business - we’re a trusted partner in national and global trade, and a key part of the UK supply chain.
As the gateway for trade in the North, we deliver safe and effective port and supply chain solutions for our customers - ensuring the efficient flow of trade unlocks opportunities for growth across the North and East of England.
Offering a diverse range of cargo handling and storage options for products such as steel, dry bulk cargo, renewables and containerised goods. With in house onwards transport options by road and rail and 4 million sqft of warehousing nationwide.
Employing over 1,400 people across the UK, we operate 11 locations nationwide. From Teesport and Hartlepool in the North to Thames and the Isle of Wight in the South — and with a major hub at Groveport in North Lincolnshire - our sites are strategically positioned to help businesses reach new markets, increase resilience and grow with confidence. Our global partnerships extend our reach throughout Europe and beyond.
Recently crowned Business of the Year and winner of the Green Innovation category at the prestigious North East Chamber of Commerce Awards, recognising the company’s outstanding commitment to sustainability and regional economic growth. The double win highlights PD Ports’ ambitious journey to become the UK’s most sustainable port operator, powered by clean, green energy and driven by a culture of innovation and responsibility.
In 2024, our Teesport Bulks Terminal was named Best Dry Bulk Port at the International Bulk Journal Awards, a global recognition of our investment in world-class infrastructure, including a 300,000 sq ft warehouse, 890 metres of deep-water quay, and rail-connected bulk freight facilities.
Our role goes beyond port operations. As the Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Tees and Hartlepool, a port complex handling over 28 million tonnes of cargo annually, supporting 22,000 jobs in the wider supply chain and contributing £1.4 billion to the economy.
At PD Ports we’re responsible for the safe management of river traffic, maintaining channel depth, overseeing river operations, and operating our own Harbour Police. We have a duty to safeguard the river and its users and to create a thriving legacy for future generations.
