Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has announced an investment of £100 million to expand its steel and aluminum handling capacity nationwide. The initiative aims to strengthen the supply chains of can manufacturers and the metal packaging industry in general.
The plan includes the construction of two new warehouses at the Port of Liverpool, with an investment of £32 million adding 140,000 square feet of additional storage. Combined with the facilities at the Port of London Medway, total capacity will grow by 50%, reaching 1.5 million square feet.
Two automated terminals will also be developed: one in Liverpool, focused on steel coils, and another in Sheerness, at the Port of London Medway. Both will be connected by a new rail terminal in the center of England, which will significantly improve logistical efficiency.
Peel Ports has become the first port operator in the UK to join the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), reaffirming its support for the aluminum sector.
David Huck, Chief Operating Officer of Peel Ports, highlighted that the investment will enable the company to offer more efficient services tailored to the needs of the sector, taking advantage of Liverpool’s strategic location, well connected by road and rail. This expansion follows a record year for steel imports at the Port of Liverpool, with an increase of 35% compared to the previous year.
