A new £35m cement import facility is set to be built at the Port of Liverpool aimed at bolstering the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's construction sector and reducing carbon emissions.
The Gladstone Dock project marks a collaboration between Peel Ports Group, the port operator, and cement firm Medcem. It will see the establishment of a deep-water terminal on the site of the old P&O base.
Construction is slated to start in May 2025, and the completion of the terminal is expected by mid-2026, reports .
The initial phase of the development will include four silos with a total storage capacity of 45,000 tonnes, set up to handle cement as well as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
Business development and investments director at Medcem, Enver Celikbas, said: "This new terminal significantly strengthens our presence in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ market, consolidating our position as the leading provider of low-carbon cement and cementitious materials in Europe.
"The logistical advantages of Liverpool allow us to enhance our ability to accommodate large vessels and product handling.
"This strengthens our supply chain, ensuring a more efficient and reliable service for our clients across the region.
"We are also proud to partner with a leading name in the maritime industry, Peel Ports, that shares our dedication to sustainability."
Andrew Martin, group development director at Peel Ports Group, said: "Logistics and construction are deeply interconnected, and by creating smarter, more sustainable import hubs like this one, we can help building firms secure the materials they need.
"Modern ports like ours do far more than handle cargo over the quayside. We offer processing and storage facilities that streamline construction logistics, reduce road freight, and accelerate delivery timelines.
"This project reinforces Liverpool's role as a base for investment that can drive regional, national and international growth, while opening up new employment opportunities and creating a sustainable future for the city region."
Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), such as fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag, are essential in manufacturing low-carbon concrete, which diminishes dependence on traditional Portland cement and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
The 5.75-acre site allows for future expansion and increased storage space in subsequent development phases.
