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Work begins on new bulk storage facility at Port of Newport

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A £4.5 million project is currently underway at ABP’s Port of Newport to accommodate growth seen in agriculture-related cargo volumes. This new warehouse, known as 21 Shed, will provide an additional 70 000 ft2 of covered bulk storage facilities for port customers.

According to ABP, the agriculture sector has been growing at the port for several years. In 2017, the port saw year-on year growth of 14% in bulk fertiliser imports and a 54% increase in animal feed imports. This new warehousing investment will ensure the sector can continue to develop at the port.

Port Manager for Newport, Ralph Windeatt, said: “Agribulk cargo volumes have been increasing steadily at Newport for several years. In order to support this, we have been proactive in our approach to investments for port customers to ensure that their businesses, and the local farmers, feed mills, and other industries they support, can continue to benefit from ABP’s services for many years to come.”

ABP have been investing in the agriculture sector at Newport for several years. In 2015, £3.3 million was invested in new cranes and in 2016 and £2.3 million was invested in the construction of a 3500 ft2 warehouse for the sector along with new weighbridge facilities. ABP have also been working to improve operational efficiency of the way this cargo is handled at the port to ensure customers are receiving a modern and efficient service.

In 2017, the Port of Newport handled 2.2 million t of cargo while supporting 3000 local jobs and contributing £186 million to the Welsh economy.

Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/ports-terminals/14022018/work-begins-on-new-bulk-storage-facility-at-port-of-newport/

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