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Ports and distance between the ship and the end customer.“ In the agriculture sector, grains and cereals are being discharged into storage and fed directly into nearby milling or processing facilities, removing the need for any road transport between the ship and the factory,” David says.“ For construction and materials customers, we can add value by treating and preparing timber at the port before being delivered to merchants or sites. At our southern ports, perishable goods like bananas are being ripened on site, allowing them to go straight from the vessel and bypass inland facilities to get on the shelves.”
Sustainable innovation
Beyond its services, Peel Ports is committed to sustainability and is aiming to be a net-zero port operator by 2040. With the logistics sector facing increased pressures and demand for sustainable solutions, the company is also helping its customers to cut emissions.“ When designing PortPlus +, we knew environmental impact had to be a key component, and by storing, processing, and distributing goods directly, we’ re helping companies minimize road miles,” David reflects.“ Stema, a leader in construction materials, for instance, has significantly reduced its emissions by utilizing our terminals to reduce road haulage. We’ re collaborating with clients to understand their needs, and we’ re investing in greener technologies and practices, such as energyefficient warehousing and the necessary infrastructure to support alternative fuels.”
As PortPlus + continues to streamline supply chains with port-centric logistics solutions, it offers plenty of opportunities for both Peel Ports Group itself and its customers businesses in 2025 and beyond.“ We’ re making significant investments to enhance our services, such as a £ 30-million investment into a new RoRo berth and floating pontoon at the Port of Sheerness, which will be operational later this year to expand our capacity for handling large vessels and diverse goods. Sustainability also remains a core focus as we strive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the UK’ s national target.”
David concludes:“ We’ re committed to solidifying our position as a leading port operator by continuing to expand and innovate across all areas of the business, strengthening our partnerships with key industries and sectors to offer tailored solutions that meet their evolving needs. Ultimately, we see Peel Ports Group as not only a logistics partner, but as a driving force for innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in the supply chain sector.” ■
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