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Ready for anything
How Teesport can deliver the next generation of industry
From quayside manufacturing to project cargo and global trade, PD Ports is putting Teesport firmly on the map as one of the UK’ s most capable and investment‐ready ports. With the land, infrastructure and skills to help businesses move faster, simplify supply chains and grow with confidence, PD Ports is the perfect partner for industry
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PD Ports is ready to deliver for businesses looking to invest, expand or relocate major industrial operations, with a proven track record and enviable assets.
At the heart of that offer is Teesport, the largest port in the North-East of England, operated by PD Ports, with direct access to the North Sea and more than 300 acres of riverfront land ready for development.
As PD Ports’ executive chairman Jerry Hopkinson notes:“ Here at Teesport, we hold probably the most unique asset that UK PLC currently has- a one-kilometre stretch of deep-water river frontage, backed by acres of developable land, in the midst of our established port operations.” From the banks of the River Tees and the Port of Hartlepool, PD Ports has a clear message to developers, manufacturers and investors- bring your operation to Teesport and let the port do the heavy lifting.
A PORT DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRY Teesport offers scale, flexibility and available land, all in one place under one operator.
PD Ports’ landbank supports new and established quayside manufacturing and logistics operations, allowing businesses to land raw materials at the quay, move them into production and ship finished goods to global markets- with fewer touch points, fewer road miles and greater control over the supply chain.
As Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Tees and Port of Hartlepool, PD Ports has decades of experience in what industry needs to thrive. The company invests in infrastructure to support changing and developing sectors, ensuring the port is ready for the next wave of industrial demand.
PD Ports already supports major manufacturers on its estate, including offshore operators, alongside in-house stevedoring, storage and handling delivered by teams experienced in managing complex cargo safely and efficiently.
Jerry explains:“ Putting production right at the heart of the port fundamentally changes how businesses operate.
“ It simplifies the supply chain and gives manufacturers speed, resilience and certainty from day one.”
GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE Key to PD Ports’ ambitions for the future is a major development site at Teesport, with planning consent for berths up to 1km in length and 16m depth, capable of taking the largest vessels along the east coast.
Teesport Offshore Gateway represents a significant opportunity for the UK’ s offshore wind sector, while retaining the