PD Ports News

PD Ports has made its largest-ever donation through its employee charity and community fund, in support of a member of the team and his family who use the services of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. The grant of £7,500 for the purchase of a specialist bed was made following a request by Mike Lee, a business development analyst, who made an application to PD Ports’ Find It Fund It initiative after seeing the impact of the work done by Zoe’s Place as they support his daughter,...

PD Ports is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Robson to its executive leadership team, as we continue towards our vision of becoming the UK’s premier, and most sustainable, seaport and port logistics operator. As Chief People and Compliance Officer, Michelle will be responsible for a broad range of key functions across the PD Ports Group, including HR; health, safety, and environment; resilience, business continuity, and security; Harbour Police and the Harbour Office. Mi...

A major programme of repairs is underway at the iconic breakwater at South Gare after the structure suffered serious damage in the face of extraordinary sea conditions during Storm Babet. Concrete slabs weighing up to 50 tonnes were ‘tossed about like pebbles’ during Storm Babet in October, as the breakwater took the brunt of fierce winds and waves which reached several metres high. PD Ports, as Statutory Harbour Authority for Teesport and the Port of Hartlepool, with responsib...

PD Ports has confirmed its commitment to the economic success and environmental sustainability of the River Tees with a £23m investment in a new, state of the art dredging vessel. The 71m long dredger, which has already been named the Emerald Duchess following a competition among PD Ports employees, will arrive at Teesport next summer. The vessel has been designed and built by renowned Dutch shipbuilder Neptune to an exacting specification, with the help of PD Ports’ technical exper...

In 2013, PD Ports introduced Safety Champions across their sites with the aim of maintaining an excellent health and safety culture, and to keep their working environments as safe as possible at all times. This initiative involves teams from across the business working together to keep their respective areas safe, as well as sharing ideas and possibilities for improvement. For them, involving their employees in health and safety is of the upmost importance, and it’s an integral part of co...

PD Ports has welcomed two new additions to its executive leadership team as it continues to elevate its position as the UK’s premier seaport and logistics operator. With a proven track record of delivery – the company has attracted over £1.5 billion of inward investment and helped to create some 2,500 new jobs since 2005 – PD Ports is widely recognised as a partner of choice for customers and stakeholders, as well as a great place to work for employees. Prolonged streng...

PD Ports is delighted to have secured an additional weekly sailing between Rotterdam, Botlek and Teesport, thanks to continued collaboration with shipping line - A2B-online Container B.V. (A2B-online). The expansion of the service, which will start from the end of January, will increase sailings on the route to four times per week and increase the total number of containers handled via the route to 40,000 per year, further demonstrating how Teesport acts as the UK’s Northern gateway for i...

PD Ports has welcomed the first vessel call on a brand new, dedicated, service from Spain and Portugal into Teesport, United Kingdom. The Kristin Schepers, a vessel capable of carrying 800 containers, arrived at Teesport on Tuesday, after a four-day sailing from Aveiro in Portugal to discharge containerised cargo for onward distribution via PD Ports’ dedicated road haulage fleet. New route into Teesport We’re delighted to be welcoming Ellerman City Liners to our roster at Teesport...

Maritime UK is launching its national awards programme for 2023, celebrating a sector worth over £116bn to the UK economy and supporting over 1 million jobs. Held for the first time in September 2019, the Maritime UK Awards are run by the industry for the benefit of the industry. From a judging panel of internationally recognised maritime leaders to an awards evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, the Maritime UK Awards are a unique and impactful way to showcase a business,...

PD Ports has been announced as a Bronze Sponsor for Maritime UK Week. Starting on 10 October, Maritime UK Week 2022 will shine a spotlight on the latest developments in the maritime sector and engage people across the United Kingdom (UK) with the world of maritime. Responsible for enabling 95% of the UK’s global trade, maritime touches every part of people’s lives. As an island nation, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the maritime sector’s key workers kept the UK supplied with fo...