The Heart of Britain
UK Steel and Metals Network
As the flagship handling hub in the Peel Ports Heart of Britain Steel network, the Port of Liverpool is a vital gateway for UK steel imports and distribution.
Its strategic west coast location is at the Heart of Britain’s steel processing and stockholding cluster—it provides unrivalled access to both national and international markets, with direct links to major industrial regions.
Ready to power the UK's industrial core
Recently, the Port of Liverpool set a new record in handling over 702,000 tonnes
of bulk steel and metals, a testament to growing customer confidence and
continuous investment in world-class infrastructure.
- We adapt to an ever-changing market with scale, flexibility, and innovation
- Multiple deep-water terminals — Seaforth & North 3 Canada.
- Closest deep-sea terminal to the Midlands which reduces supply
chain costs and landside emissions. - Fully automated handling facility with automated gantry cranes.
Over 200,000 tonnes of storage capacity (at any one time). - 590,000 sq ft covered warehousing – Over 600,000 with the new
pop up shedcluster it provides unrivalled access to both national
and international markets, with direct links to major industrial
regions. - Off Quay storage available.
- Bondage storage available
Unrivalled Connectivity
Connected by land...
- Excellent road connections via the M53, M57, M62, M6.
Connected by rail...
- Direct links to the midlands and the central belt of Scotland.
- Direct rail links to Glasgow and the Midlands, providing efficient lower carbon transport.
Connected by sea...
- Part of the Irish Sea Hub - Serving Glasgow, Dublin and Manchester.
- Linked to the Manchester Ship Canal, part of a developing green corridor.
