How Port of Middlesbrough is staying ahead by investing for the future
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Heritage – Port of Middlesbrough has been a gateway of trade for two centuries .
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How Port of Middlesbrough is staying ahead by investing for the future
Foresight - AV Dawson is constantly maintaining and reinvesting in the quay to support both current and future customers .
At the heart of the Teesside landscape lies the River Tees , a thriving trade , export and commerce gateway . Within this gateway of trade is Port of Middlesbrough , a 200-year-old port with both a rich history and a bright future .
Owned and operated by AV Dawson , Port of Middlesbrough has long been a vital hub for trade for the North-East region .
With its strategic location offering access to major transportation networks , including road , rail and sea routes , the port has played a crucial role in facilitating the movement of goods , both domestically and internationally .
Having undergone a remarkable transformation , with its new state-of-theart facilities , significant expansion in its site footprint and enhanced infrastructure , Port of Middlesbrough is now actively diversifying into new markets such as the renewable energy sector .
AV Dawson group managing director Charlie Nettle said : “ Over the past few years , we have invested significantly in many aspects of our business . We all know that our people are our most important asset .
“ We have put significant investment into the development of our people and have recently launched a leadership academy . We also need to recognise the importance of our infrastructure and the ongoing strategy to invest in and develop this , so we remain fit for the future .
“ Our quayside is a prime example of this – we are constantly maintaining and reinvesting in the quay to support our customers today , but also to plan for future prospective customers ’ requirements .
“ These developments enable us to accommodate larger vessels , provide more efficient and greener cargo-handling operations and improved vessel safety .
“ We ’ ve seen a shift in the last five years regarding the different types of cargo that pass through our port . For example , the renewable energy industry is booming , especially in the North-East , and so we are starting to see new opportunities in this sector .
“ These renewable cargoes range from cables for the offshore wind sector to
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