Peel Ports to Invest £10 Million in Heysham Port to Boost Capacity and Efficiency
Peel Ports Group is set to invest £10 million in Heysham Port, enhancing its role as a vital trade gateway between the UK mainland, the Island of Ireland, and the Isle of Man. The investment aims to future-proof operations, improve resilience, and support growing customer demand.
The project will see major upgrades, including a reconfiguration of the trailer park, a new multi-lane smart gate operating system, and the implementation of a state-of-the-art terminal operating system. These developments will enhance capacity, reduce congestion, and improve safety and efficiency across the port.
The improvements are expected to benefit all operators at the port, including Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, CLdN, and Stena Line. The expanded trailer park will support future growth, notably Stena Line’s deployment of two new ‘NewMax’ ferries, which will increase freight capacity by 40%.
Work is due to commence in the coming weeks.
