Historic port operator looks to the future with optimism
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Key – The iconic River Tees is the beating heart of Middlesbrough and the wider Tees Valley , and a vital artery for international trade and commercial activities .
The Tees Valley is in the midst of its green industrial revolution , which is putting the region on the map for transformation , innovation and sustainability .
Over the last two years , it has been presented with a plethora of green opportunities , from lithium battery plants to becoming a key driver in carbon capture storage utilisation ( CCUS ). Not to mention , it ' s also home to Teesside Freeport — the UK ' s first and largest freeport .
The iconic River Tees , the beating heart of Middlesbrough and the wider Tees Valley , is central to the region . It is a vital artery for international trade and commercial activities .
On the south side of the river is Port of Middlesbrough , owned and operated by AV Dawson , a port and multimodal logistics specialist .
Port of Middlesbrough ’ s location makes it one of the best-connected ports in the
North-East of England .
It is also 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 .
With 1km of prime river frontage , four rail-linked lock-free berths , including two deep-water berths , plus four rail terminals , the port has the capability and capacity to handle many cargo types .
Renowned for its prestigious safety reputation and professionalism , AV Dawson group recently obtained a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents ( RoSPA ) gold award for its commitment to health and safety .
A key focus for the business moving forward is its green strategy and the strive to become carbon neutral .
Sustainability has always been at the forefront of AV Dawson ’ s blueprint for Port of Middlesbrough .
New arrival - WasteKnot Energy recently welcomed its first international shipment of renewable energy pellets .
In 2015 , the Automotive Metals Store was constructed . This award-winning , climatecontrolled , 100 per cent renewable-powered warehouse featured ground-sourced heating , water harvesting and solar panels .
In the future , all new buildings built on site would include these environmentally friendly elements .
In recent years , the Middlesbrough firm has expanded its footprint on Riverside Park , acquiring and remediating land to create more space for its growing customer base .
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