Leader – The Leonardo da Vinci , one of the world ’ s most advanced cable-laying vessels , is a regular visitor to the port .
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How Port of Middlesbrough is playing a key role in the Tees Valley revolution
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As the Tees Valley positions itself to be a global leader in manufacturing and industrial excellence , all eyes are on businesses that will support and deliver this step-change in progress .
On the frontline and supporting this revolution is Port of Middlesbrough . Located on the south side of the River Tees , the port – which is owned and operated by AV Dawson – benefits from excellent sea , road and rail links .
Port of Middlesbrough ’ s 100-acre site is also part of Teesside Freeport . Its enviable position as one of the best-connected ports in the North of England – and the only one in the North-East with heavy and high access – makes it a versatile option .
Over recent years , the port has invested in its 1km-long quayside to provide deep water berths to accommodate the new era of offshore wind vessels , which are now longer , deeper and wider than ever before .
Port of Middlesbrough is also the north ’ s largest and most diverse independent rail terminal . It features a rail-linked container park , extensive warehousing and storage and its own road transport fleet .
The site is strategically placed as the only port in the region with heavy and high route access , meaning that regardless of the weight or height of the cargo , there are no obstructions restricting site access by road .
This key positioning attracts a host of national and international companies , including world leaders in offshore wind such as Prysmian Group – part of the Pirelli Group and Modus Seabed Intervention , along with 36 other permanent tenants based on the port .
Traditionally recognised for its expertise in handling dry bulk and break bulk materials , including agri-bulk , minerals and steel beams , to name but a few , the port is now building an impressive track record in delivering some of the most complex and demanding specialist project cargoes .
The AV Dawson team lives and breathes its core values of safety , integrity , family and resourcefulness .
The company is renowned in the industry for its prestigious safety reputation and professionalism , while also fostering an adaptable , can-do attitude and retaining some of the best talent across the region .
The business has and continues to adopt a strategy of diversification and investment , year on year , to achieve growth and to develop Port of Middlesbrough .
It is also committing to exceeding the government ’ s net zero targets and has cemented its commitment to achieving this by developing a plan to offset its carbon emissions , building on comprehensive work already undertaken and further reinforcing its environmental credentials .
The company has a dedicated team that ’ s constantly evaluating the environmental landscape and how AV Dawson can make suitable but sustainable choices .
Further supporting the environment agenda , the port is now home to a new green renewable energy plant that will bring in industrial plastic , push it through a processing plant and produce green pellets