Boost for UK agriculture with new Liverpool grain store

In 2018, the company signed a long-term contract with Peel Ports Group to invest in Liverpool and Glasgow with the aim of achieving imports of 1 million tpy across the North of England and Scotland. 

As well as the new warehouse at Liverpool which has been expanded by 140 000 ft.², ADM Agriculture have filled 470 000 ft.² of capacity at Clydeport. The company has also started using Great Yarmouth Port for the first time to import animal feed, to service local markets near the port in the farming and fertiliser community. 

Graham Atkinson, joint managing director, ADM Agriculture said: “The combination of Peel Ports’ locations and service with our product range is great for our end customers in agriculture. The reach and efficiencies we’re now achieving means we can offer even better value, helping UK food producers to succeed.”

Mark Whitworth, CEO, Peel Ports Group, said: “We’re building a long-term partnership with ADM, one that now extends to three of our ports. Our network means we’re uniquely well placed to provide access to the most important markets in the UK, with the quality of service to ensure they deliver for their customers.”

The project involved construction of warehousing and installation of specialist conveyor equipment which pulled on the skills of civil, mechanical and electrical trades.

Construction took place simultaneously to the continuing live operation of the animal feed facility. 21 000 accident free working hours went into the project, which was completed ahead of schedule in just nine months.

Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/material-handling/24042019/boost-for-uk-agriculture-with-new-liverpool-grain-store/