The new arrangement is set to assist Preston-based Sheet Piling UK with its mission to strengthen its position as the UK’s number one sheet piling contractor.
Building on an already strong relationship with the sheet pile specialists, PD Ports will now store and handle up to 16,000 tonnes of imported sheet pile materials at its prime East Coast location. Further value added services such as clutch sealing, cutting and welding will also be undertaken at the facility, demonstrating how integral the port group is to post-COVID economic recovery across the UK.
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Sheet Piling UK's imports and supply chain was unaffected by both Covid-19 and Brexit, due to its unique position as the exclusive strategic partner of Emirates Steel throughout the UK and Ireland. This stability has enabled Sheet Piling UK to extend its storage arrangements with PD Ports, to maximise the benefits of its strong and secure supply chain relationships.
Sheet Piling UK's imports, which arrive directly in to Immingham from Abu Dhabi, will now be stored and worked on-site before onward distribution. Previously, they were imported, transported via road, worked and then re-distributed. The new arrangement saves the need for the double-handling of cargo and provides a truly consolidated, sustainable solution, in keeping with both PD Ports’ and Sheet Piling UK’s sustainability practices.
Dedicated PD Ports staff on site will also be allocated to the contract, offering added value services such as pick and pack, all through one central point of contact, a factor that Chief Commercial Officer Geoff Lippitt said was key to securing the deal.
