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Powering up – Port of Hartlepool.
This is a once-in-a-generation project not just for PD Ports, but also for Teesside.
capabilities that have helped establish its reputation as one of the UK’ s leading project cargo and energy support ports.
It’ s also a valuable opportunity for skills development for the port’ s workforce while strengthening its position as a globally trusted partner in the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
Port of Hartlepool’ s extensive open storage areas, specialist pipe-handling expertise and direct access to the North Sea helped secure the contract, reinforcing the competitive advantage Hartlepool offers for large-scale industrial developments.
Roy says:“ This is a once-in-a-generation project not just for PD Ports, but also for Teesside.
“ It’ s a real opportunity for us to demonstrate the strength of our capability, our people and our infrastructure, while playing a meaningful role in the region’ s transition to a lower-carbon future.”
Grant Honzik, business unit director- bulks, says projects such as NEP perfectly showcase what makes Hartlepool different.
“ Hartlepool lends itself to project work, especially projects linked to the industries we have right here on our doorstep,” he says.
“ We have extensive experience in pipe handling and storage and we’ ve got the room to accommodate large-scale operations.”
Hartlepool’ s established facilities and extensive landbank has attracted a growing number of industrial and energyrelated projects.
The port has become a key base for manufacturers, including JDR Cables, Strabag, WASCO and Omya, who all have operations on the site close to the quay.
Major customers from sectors including steel, construction and offshore energy also see Hartlepool as an important hub.
The 250-acre site also offers rail connectivity, extensive warehousing capacity and transit sheds and specialist handling facilities that mean customers can move both raw materials and finished products efficiently.
Hartlepool has made great strides in the offshore energy sector, having served as the construction base for the Tees Bay Wind Farm and continuing to support operations in the offshore wind industry, through EDF and GE.
The port also handles a diverse mix of cargoes, including steel products, pipe, bulk materials and recyclable products, supported by specialist facilities such as a dedicated coil shed with overhead cranes and environmental licences that enable the handling of recycled materials.
He adds:“ Our strength is our versatility. In terms of similar size ports on the East Coast, there’ s very little that can match what we can do. As a team, we’ ve developed a reputation for adapting quickly to changing customer requirements.”
Grant believes Hartlepool’ s future success lies in building even stronger links between port operations and regional industry.
“ The most exciting opportunities for Hartlepool are those that bring long-term manufacturing and industrial activity to the region,” he said.
“ When businesses can import raw materials through the port, add value here on Teesside and then export finished products back out to global markets, that creates lasting economic benefits for the area.”
Yet despite its industrial focus, Hartlepool remains deeply connected to the community around it. The port continues to work closely with the local fishing fleet, marina operators, Hartlepool Headland residents and environmental organisations including the Tees River Trust.
“ We don’ t just work with customers,” Roy said.“ We work with our neighbours too. In a port like Hartlepool, being part of the community is just as important as handling cargo.”
Find out more about Port of Hartlepool and what it can offer at pdports. co. uk / locations / hartlepool or email roy. merryweather @ pdports. co. uk
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