Port Direct Newsletter
January 2025
Welcome to the new edition of the Port Direct newsletter, we hope you enjoy reading our latest containerised cargo news and updates.
The Port of Liverpool: Your choice for Northern bound cargo
With so many business’s focusing on Net Zero ambitions, the ability to transport cargo via sea it's becoming increasingly crucial.
“Using Liverpool Port for all our Northern based cargo forms part of our overall net zero plans, more miles by sea closer to end destination makes sense” John Cavanagh Head Of Logistics TJ Morris
“Saving on CO2 omissions is at the fore front of our thinking and using Liverpool port for our Northern bound cargo supports our goals” Joseph Carey Import Manager B&M Retail Ltd
Stock Availability
At the Port of Liverpool the majority of containers are available 48 hours maximum after vessel arrival. With our sophisticated VBS system, your containers are in good hands and accessible at short notice.
“The Port of Liverpool’s performance has been nothing short of miraculous. Most recently our customers containers were off the vessel and available within 24 hours which is unparalleled when you consider the cargo is laden with steel and as such need’s specialist handling. Liverpool is our port of choice for all our cargo" – Joanne Jones Commercial Director Mersey Forwarding.
A Personal Touch
Our dedicated customer service team can tell you when your container is loading to the hour and are on hand 24/7 to support all needs.
“The customer service at Liverpool Port is unique and unparalleled” Robbie Davies Owner 3D Trans
“The customer service team at Liverpool port sets them apart from others” Lauren Crosbie Head of Imports B&M Retail Ltd
Quick Turnaround
As well as off loading containers off the vessel quickly, the average turnaround time for a haulier at the port is 29 minutes which is why all major hauliers preference the port of Liverpool.
“The port of Liverpool is a seamless operation for us and the quick turnaround time makes our business more efficient” Ste Witter GM Maritime Transport
“Getting containers in and out of Liverpool is a breeze when compared to other ports” Sean Hayward – Owner Haywards Transport
With so much uncertainty in supply chains and changes in UK haulage networks, Liverpool can be counted on to deliver the service and care your business needs.
UK Road Crunch
Journey times on major roads across the UK have significantly increased in the past year, with delays lengthening by an average of 11 per cent in just 12 months to well above pre-pandemic levels.
Brexit resulted in mass exodus of eastern European drivers with UK nationals driver numbers 10% down compared to pre-pandemic. Over a third of these are aged over 55, suggesting a high probability many will drop out of the available pool - 5½% are aged over 66 & only 16% are under the age of 35 – supporting the view it is not a career of choice for the young.
New data released by the Department for Transport shows that the mean delay across the Strategic Road Network (SRN) – which encompasses 4,500 miles of motorways and A-roads managed by National Highways – grew to 11 seconds per mile between June 2023 and June 2024, representing an 11.1 per cent increase year-on-year.
The average speed driven on SRN tarmac dropped by 1.9 per cent in that period to 56.5mph – the slowest it’s been in over 10 years – pushing up average journey times.
The RAC’s head of policy, Simon Williams, described the DfT statistics as “worrying, considering the number of miles travelled by road haven’t quite returned to pre-pandemic levels”.
Haulier driver preference is becoming short haul operations without overnight stops
The above all point to the necessity for cargo owners of having their goods arrive by sea, closer to their end destination - A solution that the Port of Liverpool can enable.
