Ports and Logistics

Hull & Humber Ports is number one for UK shipping tonnage and is the largest ports complex in the UK. Its success story looks set to continue indefintely as international trade booms and the UK's southern based ports face increased congestion.

In 2007, the Hull & Humber Ports handled over 92 million tonnes, representing more than 16% of the UK’s seaborne trade.

With significant new investments in ports infrastructure, landside development sites and rapid access to the UK distribution network, Hull & Humber is uniquely placed for further growth in areas connected to its ports activity including added-value logistics, manufacturing/distribution centres and Chemical/Energy-related investments. In addition, pioneering developments such as the University of Hull's Logistics Institute and the provision of specialist training programmes at other learning providers looks set to cement Hull & Humber's position as the UK's centre of excellence in this field. 

 

Facts & Figures

• Hull & Humber based logistics companies ship directly to more than 50 countries, with over 170 shipping lines operating regularly, 130 within the EU.
• The Humber Ports account for the second largest volume of RoRo trade in the UK.
• Hull & Humber Ports employ 47,000 people which constitutes 12% of the workforce.
• The ports directly contribute £250 million a year to the local economy, which is over 2.4% of the sub-regional and 0.4% of the regional GDP. In addition, they indirectly contribute around £500 million – 4.8% of sub-regional and 0.8% of regional GDP.
• The Hull & Humber has the largest ports complex in the UK and the fourth largest in Europe with over 40,000 shipping movements every year.
• Hull & Humber has the largest volume of rail freight.
• Hull & Humber Ports handles the UK's highest volume of forestry products and has the busiest vehicle handling port in northrn europe.
• Hull & Humber has the UK's first fully enclosed steel handling facilities direct from rail to ship.
• Hull & Humber has the UK's largest and most powerful fleet of tugs.